Bordeaux Red vs Light Touch
Bordeaux Red and Light Touch come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Bordeaux Red reads as pink-red, while Light Touch reads as blue-green — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 73-point LRV gap — 83 for Light Touch vs 9 for Bordeaux Red — means Light Touch will open up a space more effectively. Where Bordeaux Red leans red, Light Touch reads green — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 67.2 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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Bordeaux Red vs Light Touch Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Bordeaux Red on one side and Light Touch 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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