Baltic Gray vs Umbria Red
Baltic Gray and Umbria Red come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Baltic Gray reads as grey, while Umbria Red reads as pink-red — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 32-point LRV gap — 44 for Baltic Gray vs 12 for Umbria Red — means Baltic Gray will open up a space more effectively. Both share a red character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 54.6 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. 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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Baltic Gray vs Umbria Red Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Baltic Gray on one side and Umbria Red 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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