Soft Pumpkin vs Wheatfield paint color comparison

Soft Pumpkin vs Wheatfield

Soft PumpkinBenjamin MoorevsWheatfieldBenjamin MooreΔE 24.7 — Distinct difference

Soft Pumpkin and Wheatfield come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. These are both beiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige to land. The 28-point LRV gap — 70 for Wheatfield vs 42 for Soft Pumpkin — means Wheatfield will open up a space more effectively. Both share a red character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 24.7 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Soft Pumpkin
Benjamin Moore · 2166-40
LRV41.8
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2166-40
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Wheatfield
Benjamin Moore · 2159-50
LRV70.3
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2159-50
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Soft Pumpkin vs Wheatfield Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Soft Pumpkin on one side and Wheatfield on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.