Bordeaux Red vs Gulf Stream

Bordeaux Red and Gulf Stream come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Hue-wise, Bordeaux Red belongs to the pink-red family and Gulf Stream to the blue family. The 29-point LRV gap — 39 for Gulf Stream vs 9 for Bordeaux Red — means Gulf Stream will open up a space more effectively. Where Bordeaux Red leans red, Gulf Stream reads blue — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 54.3 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.