Arroyo Red vs Boston Brick
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Both sit in the pink-red family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Boston Brick (LRV 12) reflects noticeably more light than Arroyo Red (LRV 7), a difference of 4 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean red, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 9.0 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Arroyo Red vs Boston Brick in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Arroyo Red and Boston Brick are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Living Room
In a living room, color works across both daylight and evening light — the same wall can read very differently at noon and at 8pm. The brightness difference is modest but present — Boston Brick gives the walls a little more lift.
Color Details
Arroyo Red vs Boston Brick Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Arroyo Red on one side and Boston Brick 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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