Bordeaux Red vs Dark Walnut

Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Bordeaux Red reads as pink-red, while Dark Walnut reads as pink — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (9 vs 10), so they'll read as similarly Dark in most lighting conditions. Both lean red, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 6.3 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.