Barely There vs Plum Martini
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Barely There belongs to the beige-greige family and Plum Martini to the grey family. Barely There (LRV 78) reflects noticeably more light than Plum Martini (LRV 7), a difference of 71 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Barely There runs yellow while Plum Martini is decidedly red, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 65.7, 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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Barely There vs Plum Martini Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Barely There on one side and Plum Martini 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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At LRV 78 vs 30, Barely There is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 78 vs 25, Barely There is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 78 vs 7, Barely There is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 78 vs 24, Barely There is decisively the brighter choice.
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