Refreshing Tea vs Barley
Where Refreshing Tea belongs to Behr's range, Barley is a Benjamin Moore color. Hue-wise, Refreshing Tea belongs to the beige-yellow family and Barley to the beige family. Refreshing Tea (LRV 71) reflects noticeably more light than Barley (LRV 68), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Refreshing Tea runs yellow while Barley is decidedly red, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 3.9 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. 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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Refreshing Tea vs Barley Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Refreshing Tea on one side and Barley 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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