Nubuck vs Lama
Where Nubuck belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Lama is a Tikkurila color. Nubuck reads as beige, while Lama reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Nubuck (LRV 45) reflects noticeably more light than Lama (LRV 42), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. At ΔE 2.9, 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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Nubuck vs Lama Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Nubuck on one side and Lama 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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