Barley vs Vellum paint color comparison

Barley vs Vellum

BarleyBenjamin MoorevsVellumBenjamin MooreΔE 1.6 — Subtle difference

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Both sit in the beige family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. At LRV 68 vs 63, Barley will read as the brighter of the two — a 4-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. They share a red quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. With a ΔE of 1.6, 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
Vellum
Benjamin Moore · 207
LRV63.3
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number207
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Barley vs Vellum Simulated Comparison

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