Middle Buff vs Relic Bronze
Middle Buff (Little Greene) and Relic Bronze (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. These are both beiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige to land. The 5-point LRV gap — 22 for Middle Buff vs 17 for Relic Bronze — means Middle Buff will open up a space more effectively. Where Middle Buff leans red, Relic Bronze reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 17.9 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.
Color Details
Middle Buff vs Relic Bronze Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Middle Buff on one side and Relic Bronze 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.
More Middle Buff comparisons
See how Middle Buff stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.
