Antique Yellow vs Barley
Antique Yellow and Barley come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Antique Yellow reads as beige-yellow, while Barley reads as beige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 14-point LRV gap — 81 for Antique Yellow vs 68 for Barley — means Antique Yellow 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 16.1 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.
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Antique Yellow vs Barley Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Antique Yellow 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.
More Antique Yellow comparisons
See how Antique Yellow stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.
At LRV 81 vs 69, Antique Yellow is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 81 vs 60, Antique Yellow is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 81 vs 43, Antique Yellow is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 81 vs 4, Antique Yellow is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 81 vs 21, Antique Yellow is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 81 vs 51, Antique Yellow is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 81 vs 41, Antique Yellow is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 81 vs 31, Antique Yellow is decisively the brighter choice.