August Sunrise vs Romantica paint color comparison

August Sunrise vs Romantica

August SunriseBenjamin MoorevsRomanticaBenjamin MooreΔE 3.5 — Noticeable difference

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. These are both pink-reds, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within pink-red to land. At LRV 59 vs 53, August Sunrise will read as the brighter of the two — a 6-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. They share a red quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 3.5, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

August Sunrise
Benjamin Moore · 030
LRV59.4
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number030
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Romantica
Benjamin Moore · 045
LRV53.3
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number045
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

August Sunrise vs Romantica Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see August Sunrise on one side and Romantica on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.