Cedar Key vs Red Rock paint color comparison

Cedar Key vs Red Rock

Cedar KeyBenjamin MoorevsRed RockBenjamin MooreΔE 56.3 — Very different colors

Cedar Key and Red Rock come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Cedar Key reads as beige-greige, while Red Rock reads as pink-red — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 53-point LRV gap — 61 for Cedar Key vs 8 for Red Rock — means Cedar Key will open up a space more effectively. Both share a red character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 56.3 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

Cedar Key
Benjamin Moore · OC-16
LRV61.0
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberOC-16
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Red Rock
Benjamin Moore · 2005-10
LRV8.3
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2005-10
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark

Cedar Key vs Red Rock Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Cedar Key on one side and Red Rock 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.