Bare vs Fresh Air paint color comparison

Bare vs Fresh Air

BareBenjamin MoorevsFresh AirBenjamin MooreΔE 5.2 — Noticeable difference

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Hue-wise, Bare belongs to the beige family and Fresh Air to the beige-yellow family. With LRVs of 83 and 81, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. The tonal difference — Bare's red character against Fresh Air's yellow — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 5.2, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. 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
Fresh Air
Benjamin Moore · 211
LRV81.3
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number211
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Bare vs Fresh Air Simulated Comparison

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