Spanish Olive vs Spring Thaw paint color comparison

Spanish Olive vs Spring Thaw

Spanish OliveBenjamin MoorevsSpring ThawBenjamin MooreΔE 5.3 — Noticeable difference

Spanish Olive and Spring Thaw come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. These are both beige-greiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige-greige to land. The 9-point LRV gap — 62 for Spring Thaw vs 53 for Spanish Olive — means Spring Thaw will open up a space more effectively. Both share a yellow character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. ΔE 5.3 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Spanish Olive
Benjamin Moore · 1509
LRV52.5
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1509
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Spring Thaw
Benjamin Moore · 1508
LRV62.0
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1508
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Spanish Olive vs Spring Thaw Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Spanish Olive on one side and Spring Thaw 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.