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Bluffs

Benjamin Moore · CC-338

The Analysis

Bluffs is a balanced, mid-toned neutral that prevents a room from looking washed out while still maintaining a sense of openness. With an LRV of 46.8, it reflects enough light to keep the space from feeling cramped without creating the harsh glare you get from brighter whites.

This is an ideal workhorse colour for main living areas and hallways. It acts as a versatile canvas that ties together different furniture pieces without clashing, making it a safe choice for open-concept layouts.

LRV 47

History & Origin

Bluffs leans toward a transitional, modern-traditional aesthetic. It moves away from the stark, cold trends of the last decade, favoring a more organic and established feel that bridges older homes with current design trends.

Undertonewarm
FamilyYellow

How to Use It

Use this in high-traffic spaces like living rooms or entryways. It pairs excellently with walnut or medium-oak wood tones and matte black hardware to create a high-contrast, structured look.

The Mood

Living with this colour feels grounding and stable. It avoids the clinical sterility of pure white, offering a restful, consistent backdrop that doesn’t demand constant attention.

Colour harmonies

Complementary

Opposite on the colour wheel — bold, high-contrast pairings. Use for a feature wall or furniture you want to command attention.

Analogous

Neighbouring hues — cohesive and calm, great for layered schemes that feel collected rather than matched.

Split complementary

Near-opposites for strong contrast with a little less tension than a pure complement. A favourite of interior designers.

Triadic

Three evenly spaced hues — balanced, vibrant, and versatile. Keep one dominant and use the others sparingly.

Tetradic (square)

Four hues in a square on the wheel — rich, dynamic palettes. Best when one colour leads and the others accent.

Monochromatic

Dark, mid, and light steps on the same hue — a failsafe gradient for trim, walls, and accents without shifting colour family.

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Lighting

See how this colour shifts across natural and artificial light conditions.

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