Bare vs Precious Ivory paint color comparison

Bare vs Precious Ivory

BareBenjamin MoorevsPrecious IvoryBenjamin MooreΔE 13.0 — Distinct difference

Bare and Precious Ivory come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. These are both beiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige to land. The 13-point LRV gap — 83 for Bare vs 70 for Precious Ivory — means Bare 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 13.0 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.

Color Details

Bare
Benjamin Moore · OC-98
LRV83.3
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberOC-98
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Precious Ivory
Benjamin Moore · 185
LRV70.4
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number185
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Bare vs Precious Ivory Simulated Comparison

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