Benjamin Moore

Bare Essence

CSP-275

Bare Essence is a light neutral with a faint pink undertone that adds warmth without reading pastel. Its LRV of 62.41 provides mid-range reflectance, so it stays light but not stark. Warm light increases the pink note slightly.

It is suitable for bedrooms, living rooms, or hallways where a soft neutral is needed. Pair it with Simply White, Cloud White, and Ballet White for tonal balance, and add Kendall Charcoal or Whispering Spring for contrast.

Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

CSP-275

Collection

Color Stories

Bare Essence in Different Light

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Bare Essence under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Bare Essence under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Orange

Strength

High

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

37°

Orange Family

Lightness

80%

Light

Saturation

36%

Moderate

LRV

62.4
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Color Position
Saturation →
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Color Codes

HEX
#DED0B9
RGB Decimal
222, 208, 185
RGB Percent
87.1%, 81.6%, 72.5%
HSL
37.3, 35.9%, 79.8%
HSV
37.3, 16.7%, 87.1%
CMYK
0.0%, 6.3%, 16.7%, 12.9%
YIQ
209.6, 15.7, -4.2
XYZ
61.44, 64.14, 55.04
CIE Lab
84.04, 1.11, 13.16
CIE Luv
84.04, 9.72, 18.91
Hunter Lab
80.09, 1.08, 11.88
Decimal
14602425

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