Bare vs Weston Flax paint color comparison

Bare vs Weston Flax

BareBenjamin MoorevsWeston FlaxBenjamin MooreΔE 12.9 — Distinct difference

Bare and Weston Flax come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Hue-wise, Bare belongs to the beige family and Weston Flax to the beige-yellow family. The 7-point LRV gap — 83 for Bare vs 76 for Weston Flax — means Bare will open up a space more effectively. Where Bare leans red, Weston Flax reads yellow — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 12.9 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
Weston Flax
Benjamin Moore · HC-5
LRV76.5
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberHC-5
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Bare vs Weston Flax Simulated Comparison

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