Bare vs Bluffs paint color comparison

Bare vs Bluffs

BareBenjamin MoorevsBluffsBenjamin MooreΔE 22.2 — Distinct difference

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Both sit in the beige family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. At LRV 83 vs 46, Bare will read as the brighter of the two — a 37-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Bare's red character against Bluffs's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 22.2, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Bare
Benjamin Moore · OC-98
LRV83.3
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberOC-98
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Bluffs
Benjamin Moore · CC-338
LRV46.1
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberCC-338
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Bare vs Bluffs Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Bare on one side and Bluffs on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.