Buff Tone vs Teton Blue
Both from Behr's palette. Hue-wise, Buff Tone belongs to the beige family and Teton Blue to the blue-grey family. Buff Tone (LRV 66) reflects noticeably more light than Teton Blue (LRV 31), a difference of 35 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Buff Tone runs red while Teton Blue is decidedly blue, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 31.0, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Buff Tone vs Teton Blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Buff Tone on one side and Teton Blue on the other.
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.
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