Barren Plain
With a focus on versatile and reflective tones, Barren Plain (2111-60) is a standout Gray in our database. It was selected for this featured gallery for its ability to provide a clean, timeless feel that works across various lighting conditions. See it applied across 19 real world scenarios and find professional pairing data below.
Hex
#D3D0C9
LRV
62.12
Barren Plain in Real Rooms
Barren Plain has a high LRV of 62.12 — it reflects a lot of light and will read pale and airy in most spaces. Grouped in the Gray and Neutral family, the photos below show it applied in a bathroom, bedroom, living room, misc, kitchen and dining room.
7 Bathroom Photos
Small bathrooms amplify whatever color is on the wall, which makes the choice more consequential than it first appears. Barren Plain has enough depth to register without closing the room in, and it plays well with white subway tile or warm wood accents.
Barren Plain Bathroom
@mcgpropsol
2 Bedroom Photos
In the context of a primary suite, Barren Plain suggests a boutique-hotel level of refinement. It creates a seamless flow between the sleeping area and the dressing room, providing a steadying influence that makes the morning routine feel more organized and serene.
Benjamin Moore Barren Plain Paint
@dy.creates
Review
@dy.creates
7 Living Room Photos
When applied to living room walls, Barren Plain creates a sense of "visual quiet." It eliminates the erratic shadows found in busier spaces, instead providing a steady, rhythmic tone that ties together disparate furniture styles. It's the common thread that makes a room full of heirlooms and modern pieces feel like a cohesive collection.
2111-60 Living Room
@sarah_fuz
1 Misc Photo
Observe the use of Barren Plain on architectural "oddities"—slanted ceilings, built-in nooks, or under-stair closets. The color helps these strange angles feel like deliberate design features rather than construction afterthoughts.
Bm Barren Plain Review
@mi_painting
1 Kitchen Photo
For smaller kitchens, Barren Plain can be used to create a "jewel box" effect. By painting the walls and trim in this same shade, you eliminate visual breaks, making the room feel more expansive and sophisticated despite its modest footprint.
Kitchen
@newperspectiveinteriors
1 Dining Room Photo
Using Barren Plain in the dining room allows you to go bold with your lighting fixtures. An oversized chandelier or a modern sculptural pendant will look even more dramatic against the rich, steady background of this particular shade.
Barren Plain Dining Room
@liv_inthishouse
