Barley vs Golden Lab paint color comparison

Barley vs Golden Lab

BarleyBenjamin MoorevsGolden LabBenjamin MooreΔE 1.8 — Subtle difference

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. These are both beiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige to land. With LRVs of 68 and 69, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. They share a red quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. With a ΔE of 1.8, the difference is subtle — you'd need them side by side to reliably tell them apart. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Barley
Benjamin Moore · 199
LRV67.5
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number199
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Golden Lab
Benjamin Moore · 178
LRV69.2
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number178
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Barley vs Golden Lab Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Barley on one side and Golden Lab 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.