Tandoori vs Middle Buff
Tandoori (Benjamin Moore) and Middle Buff (Little Greene) come from different manufacturers. Both sit in the beige family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. The 6-point LRV gap — 22 for Middle Buff vs 16 for Tandoori — means Middle Buff will open up a space more effectively. Both share a red character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 16.4 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. 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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Tandoori vs Middle Buff Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Tandoori on one side and Middle Buff 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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