Bourbon Street vs Somerville Red
Bourbon Street and Somerville Red come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Hue-wise, Bourbon Street belongs to the pink family and Somerville Red to the pink-red family. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 19 vs 19 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. Where Bourbon Street leans warm, Somerville Red reads red — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 0.0 puts them in subtle territory — distinguishable in direct comparison, less so from across a room. 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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Bourbon Street vs Somerville Red Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Bourbon Street on one side and Somerville Red 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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