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Benjamin Moore Bare Essence

CSP-275 · #DFD1BA · LRV ~64.8

Closest tone in another brand: Behr Stucco Tan (~98% proximity)

Bare Essence (CSP-275) is a light beige from Benjamin Moore with a strong yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 64.8 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest tone in another brand is Behr Stucco Tan (~98% proximity).

Closest tone to Bare Essence in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

64.8 · Light

Undertone (estimated)

Yellow · strong

Temperature

Warm

Code

CSP-275

HEX

#DFD1BA

RGB

223, 209, 186

HSL

37°, 37%, 80%

Family

Beiges

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Bare Essence FAQ

What undertone does Bare Essence have?

Bare Essence is a light beige with a strong yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Its color temperature is warm. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Bare Essence?

Bare Essence has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 64.8 on a 0–100 scale, which is light. It reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Bare Essence in other brands?

Behr: Stucco Tan (BWC-26), ~98% proximity; Valspar: Quill (V094-1), ~98% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Cream and Sugar (SW 9507), ~98% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Stucco (HGSW7569), ~97% proximity; PPG: Toasted Almond (PPG1097-3), ~97% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Quicksand (DEC754), ~97% proximity; Glidden: Chalkware (PPG1087-4), ~97% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Matchstick (No. 2013), ~96% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Bare Essence?

The HEX code of Bare Essence (CSP-275) is #DFD1BA, RGB 223, 209, 186. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.