Powell Buff vs Wood Ash paint color comparison

Powell Buff vs Wood Ash

Powell BuffBenjamin MoorevsWood AshBenjamin MooreΔE 12.8 — Distinct difference

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Both sit in the beige family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. At LRV 77 vs 59, Wood Ash will read as the brighter of the two — a 17-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 12.8, 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

Powell Buff
Benjamin Moore · HC-35
LRV59.4
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberHC-35
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Wood Ash
Benjamin Moore · 1065
LRV76.6
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1065
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Powell Buff vs Wood Ash Simulated Comparison

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