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simplicity

Benjamin Moore · PT-160

The Analysis

Simplicity is a mid-tone taupe that anchors a room without making it feel cave-like. With an LRV of 38.04, it absorbs a fair amount of light, which helps reduce glare in bright spaces while providing a grounded, stable feel.

This is an excellent main wall colour for living rooms or bedrooms where you want a sense of cohesion. It functions best as a base neutral that lets your furniture and art take center stage rather than competing for focus.

LRV 38

History & Origin

This colour leans toward a modern, updated take on the classic taupe palettes used in early 2000s design. It avoids the dated, muddy look of older beige tones, keeping the room feeling current and clean.

Undertonewarm
FamilyBeige

How to Use It

Pair this with matte black hardware for a high-contrast modern look or warm walnut woods to bring out its natural brown undertones. It works particularly well in spaces where you want to highlight white trim or crisp, architectural window frames.

The Mood

Living with this colour feels balanced and restful rather than stimulating. Because it lacks harsh yellow or pink undertones, it provides a consistent, neutral backdrop that doesn't demand attention, making it easy to live with long-term.

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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