Bashful vs Simply White
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Bashful reads as beige, while Simply White reads as beige-white — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Simply White (LRV 90) reflects noticeably more light than Bashful (LRV 71), a difference of 19 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Bashful runs red while Simply White is decidedly yellow, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 11.0, 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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Bashful vs Simply White Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Bashful on one side and Simply White 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.
More Bashful comparisons
See how Bashful stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.
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At LRV 71 vs 30, Bashful is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 71 vs 43, Bashful is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 84 vs 71, Pure White is decisively the brighter choice.
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Shoji White reads slightly lighter (LRV 74 vs 71), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
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At LRV 71 vs 31, Bashful is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 71 vs 7, Bashful is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 71 vs 24, Bashful is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 71 vs 57, Bashful is decisively the brighter choice.