Barn Red vs Bordeaux
Where Barn Red belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Bordeaux is a PPG color. These are both pink-reds, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within pink-red to land. Bordeaux (LRV 7) reflects noticeably more light than Barn Red (LRV 0), a difference of 7 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. At ΔE 1.2, these are close — the kind of difference that matters when choosing between them, but doesn't read strongly in a finished room. 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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Barn Red vs Bordeaux Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Barn Red on one side and Bordeaux 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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