Boxcar Red vs Lambskin paint color comparison

Boxcar Red vs Lambskin

Boxcar RedBenjamin MoorevsLambskinBenjamin MooreΔE 53.1 — Very different colors

Boxcar Red and Lambskin come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Hue-wise, Boxcar Red belongs to the pink-red family and Lambskin to the beige family. The 58-point LRV gap — 71 for Lambskin vs 13 for Boxcar Red — means Lambskin will open up a space more effectively. Where Boxcar Red leans warm, Lambskin reads red — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 53.1 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.

Color Details

Boxcar Red
Benjamin Moore · CC-122
LRV13.2
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberCC-122
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark
Lambskin
Benjamin Moore · OC-3
LRV71.2
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberOC-3
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Boxcar Red vs Lambskin Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Boxcar Red on one side and Lambskin on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.