Dark Buff vs Roman Shade

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Hue-wise, Dark Buff belongs to the beige-greige family and Roman Shade to the beige family. At LRV 35 vs 30, Dark Buff will read as the brighter of the two — a 5-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. At ΔE 7.3, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.