Bauhaus Buff vs Ibis White
Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Hue-wise, Bauhaus Buff belongs to the beige family and Ibis White to the beige-white family. At LRV 84 vs 72, Ibis White will read as the brighter of the two — a 12-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. They share a warm quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 7.8, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Bauhaus Buff vs Ibis White in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Bauhaus Buff and Ibis White are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Living Room
Living rooms test a color across a full range of conditions — morning sun, afternoon shade, and evening lamp light all shift how both of these read. Ibis White returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.
Bathroom
Bathrooms amplify color — the enclosed space and reflective surfaces make what reads subtle elsewhere feel more present here. The LRV gap is large enough that Ibis White will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Bauhaus Buff would.
Color Details
Bauhaus Buff vs Ibis White Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Bauhaus Buff on one side and Ibis White 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 Bauhaus Buff comparisons
See how Bauhaus Buff stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.












































