Barley vs Precious Ivory paint color comparison

Barley vs Precious Ivory

BarleyBenjamin MoorevsPrecious IvoryBenjamin MooreΔE 6.6 — Noticeable difference

Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Both sit in the beige family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Precious Ivory (LRV 70) reflects noticeably more light than Barley (LRV 68), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean red, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 6.6 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. 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
Precious Ivory
Benjamin Moore · 185
LRV70.4
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number185
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Barley vs Precious Ivory Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Barley 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.