Cream Soda vs Dark Buff

Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Cream Soda belongs to the beige family and Dark Buff to the beige-greige family. Cream Soda (LRV 45) reflects noticeably more light than Dark Buff (LRV 35), a difference of 9 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 7.5 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.