Moccasin vs Powell Buff paint color comparison

Moccasin vs Powell Buff

MoccasinBenjamin MoorevsPowell BuffBenjamin MooreΔE 5.3 — Noticeable difference

Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. These are both beiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige to land. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (62 vs 59), so they'll read as similarly Light in most lighting conditions. Both lean red, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 5.3 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.

Color Details

Moccasin
Benjamin Moore · 1059
LRV61.6
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1059
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Powell Buff
Benjamin Moore · HC-35
LRV59.4
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberHC-35
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Moccasin vs Powell Buff Simulated Comparison

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

Bathroom
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.