Penthouse vs Bare
Penthouse (Benjamin Moore) and Bare (Jotun) come from different manufacturers. Penthouse reads as beige-greige, while Bare reads as greige-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 62 vs 64 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. Where Penthouse leans yellow, Bare reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 1.8 puts them in subtle territory — distinguishable in direct comparison, less so from across a 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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Penthouse vs Bare Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Penthouse on one side and Bare 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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