Autumn Red vs Blue Note

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Hue-wise, Autumn Red belongs to the pink-red family and Blue Note to the blue-grey family. At LRV 38 vs 9, Autumn Red will read as the brighter of the two — a 29-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Autumn Red's red character against Blue Note's blue — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 56.9, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.