Bordeaux Red vs Eggplant

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Hue-wise, Bordeaux Red belongs to the pink-red family and Eggplant to the pink family. With LRVs of 9 and 11, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. They share a red quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 7.5, 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.