Brittany Blue vs Cochineal Red
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Brittany Blue reads as blue-grey, while Cochineal Red reads as pink-red — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Brittany Blue (LRV 61) reflects noticeably more light than Cochineal Red (LRV 13), a difference of 49 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Brittany Blue runs blue while Cochineal Red is decidedly red, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 68.0, 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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Brittany Blue vs Cochineal Red Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Brittany Blue on one side and Cochineal 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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