Bashful vs Outer Banks paint color comparison

Bashful vs Outer Banks

BashfulBenjamin MoorevsOuter BanksBenjamin MooreΔE 15.1 — Distinct difference

Bashful and Outer Banks come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Both sit in the beige family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. The 20-point LRV gap — 71 for Bashful vs 51 for Outer Banks — means Bashful will open up a space more effectively. Both share a red character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 15.1 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

Bashful
Benjamin Moore · 1171
LRV70.8
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1171
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Outer Banks
Benjamin Moore · 1206
LRV50.8
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1206
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Bashful vs Outer Banks Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Bashful on one side and Outer Banks 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.