Wellesley Buff vs Alchemy
Where Wellesley Buff belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Alchemy is a Cloverdale Paint color. These are both beiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige to land. Alchemy (LRV 71) reflects noticeably more light than Wellesley Buff (LRV 67), a difference of 4 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. At ΔE 1.4, 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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Wellesley Buff vs Alchemy Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Wellesley Buff on one side and Alchemy 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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