August Morning vs Barren Plain
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, August Morning belongs to the beige family and Barren Plain to the greige-grey family. Barren Plain (LRV 62) reflects noticeably more light than August Morning (LRV 50), a difference of 12 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean red, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 42.3, 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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August Morning vs Barren Plain Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see August Morning on one side and Barren Plain 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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