Bashful vs Frayed Hessian 2
Where Bashful belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Frayed Hessian 2 is a Dulux color. Both sit in the beige family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Frayed Hessian 2 (LRV 75) reflects noticeably more light than Bashful (LRV 71), a difference of 4 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Bashful runs red while Frayed Hessian 2 is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. At ΔE 1.4, these are close — the kind of difference that matters when choosing between them, but doesn't read strongly in a finished room. 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 Frayed Hessian 2 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Bashful on one side and Frayed Hessian 2 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.
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