ColorplanBenjamin Moore Bare Essence (CSP-275) is a light beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 64. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Softer Tan (SW 6141), Farrow & Ball Joa's White (No.226) and Behr Spanish Sand (OR-W07). For trim, try Vintage Taupe (2110-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 64.1 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #DED0B9 |
| RGB | 222, 208, 185 |
| HSL | 37°, 36%, 80% |
About Bare Essence
Bare Essence (CSP-275) is a light beige from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 64, Bare Essence has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Bare Essence's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. It's very close to Cayman Islands (952); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Bare Essence changes with the light
Bare Essence has a gentle warm undertone that keeps it from going cold in north-facing rooms, and it looks a touch warmer again in afternoon west light.
North-facing rooms
Bare Essence's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Bare Essence will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Bright south light shows Bare Essence close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Bare Essence will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Bare Essence in real homes
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Bare Essence equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Sherwin-Williams
Very close · ΔE 1.6
Also close: Wool Skein (ΔE 1.8)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 1.2
Also close: Matchstick (ΔE 1.5)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Bare Essence questions
What undertone does Bare Essence have?
Bare Essence has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Bare Essence's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Bare Essence a light or dark color?
Bare Essence has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 64.1 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 64, Bare Essence has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Bare Essence in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Softer Tan SW 6141 (very close, ΔE 1.6); Farrow & Ball: Joa's White No.226 (very close, ΔE 1.2); Behr: Spanish Sand OR-W07 (very close, ΔE 1.5). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Bare Essence?
Try Vintage Taupe (2110-70) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Bare Essence's undertone.
Where does Bare Essence work best?
Bare Essence works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 64, Bare Essence has visible color without darkening a room much.
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