Bare reads as warm and grounded — strong in kitchens, family rooms, and any space where warmth is the dominant mood you're after. At LRV 86 it reflects plenty of light, which makes it well-suited for north-facing rooms and smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. Because it's a fully saturated example, it lands strongest as a single accent wall or large architectural feature rather than the dominant whole-room color. Skip it in rooms that already run warm or get strong afternoon sun, where it can tip into an overpowering glow.
Ref. #F7EEDB · OC-98
Bare
86%LRV Value
Bare Technical Profile
What color is Benjamin Moore Bare (OC-98)? It's a very light warm orange — hex #F7EEDB, LRV 86. The closest cross-brand equivalent to Bare is Dunn-Edwards Home Plate — a near-identical match on the wall, with Hirshfield's Spinning Wheel and Behr Linen White 1870 also close. With a Light Reflectance Value of 86, Bare reflects a generous amount of light, making it well-suited for north-facing rooms or smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. Pair it with warm whites like White Dove, white oak floors, and unlacquered brass or copper hardware. Terracotta tile or deep green plants complete an earthy warm palette. As a fully saturated example, it reads as a confident statement color — best deployed as a single accent wall or large architectural feature rather than a whole-room dominant. Oranges glow under 2700K warm bulbs, deepening into rich amber. Under 4000K cool light they can lose warmth and shift toward beige — particularly true for muted or dusty oranges. Saturated colors amplify lighting effects more than muted ones: warm bulbs deepen and enrich, cool daylight sharpens and slightly cools the same hex.
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Colors Similar to Bare
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Home Plate
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Spinning Wheel
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Linen White 1870
Behr
Nearly identical
White Tie
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Honied White
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Casa Blanca
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Shell White Rm
PPG
Nearly identical
Country White
Kilz
Nearly identical
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Colors That Work With Bare
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Bare
#F7EEDB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B2C072
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Bare
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Bare Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Bare.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Bare — Frequently Asked Questions
What colors match Bare from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Bare are Home Plate by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Spinning Wheel by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Linen White 1870 by Behr (a near-identical match). These are ranked with the CIEDE2000 color-difference formula, which scores how similar two colors actually look to the eye rather than matching them by name — so they're the best options for getting Bare's look in a brand your local store carries. Always confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Bare?
Bare has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 86.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white. That makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter. LRV is the most reliable guide to how light or dark a paint will read in a real room — more dependable than the swatch on your screen, which varies by monitor.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Paint Sheen Guide
Flat, eggshell, satin, or semi-gloss — the right finish for Bare depends on the room. Here's how to choose.