Bordeaux Red vs Ocean Spray
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Bordeaux Red reads as pink-red, while Ocean Spray reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Ocean Spray (LRV 74) reflects noticeably more light than Bordeaux Red (LRV 9), a difference of 64 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Bordeaux Red runs red while Ocean Spray is decidedly green and blue, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 65.7, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. 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 Ocean Spray Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Bordeaux Red on one side and Ocean Spray 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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