Bauhaus Buff vs Dusted Truffle
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Bauhaus Buff belongs to the beige family and Dusted Truffle to the beige-greige family. Bauhaus Buff (LRV 72) reflects noticeably more light than Dusted Truffle (LRV 25), a difference of 47 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 32.0, 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 Dusted Truffle Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Bauhaus Buff on one side and Dusted Truffle 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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