Bauhaus Buff vs Chrysanthemum
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Bauhaus Buff belongs to the beige family and Chrysanthemum to the beige-pink family. Bauhaus Buff (LRV 72) reflects noticeably more light than Chrysanthemum (LRV 27), a difference of 45 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean warm, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 42.8, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. 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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Bauhaus Buff vs Chrysanthemum Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Bauhaus Buff on one side and Chrysanthemum 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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