Decatur Buff vs Everlasting paint color comparison

Decatur Buff vs Everlasting

Decatur BuffBenjamin MoorevsEverlastingBenjamin MooreΔE 16.9 — Distinct difference

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. These are both beiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige to land. At LRV 61 vs 40, Everlasting will read as the brighter of the two — a 21-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 16.9, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Decatur Buff
Benjamin Moore · HC-38
LRV39.8
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberHC-38
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Everlasting
Benjamin Moore · 1038
LRV60.7
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1038
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Decatur Buff vs Everlasting Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Decatur Buff on one side and Everlasting on the other.

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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.