Mandarin vs Charlotte's Locks
Where Mandarin belongs to Behr's range, Charlotte's Locks is a Farrow & Ball color. Hue-wise, Mandarin belongs to the beige family and Charlotte's Locks to the pink-red family. Mandarin (LRV 35) reflects noticeably more light than Charlotte's Locks (LRV 21), a difference of 14 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Mandarin runs red while Charlotte's Locks is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 17.8, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Mandarin vs Charlotte's Locks Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Mandarin on one side and Charlotte's Locks on the other.
Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.
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