Cedar Key vs Vermilion

Cedar Key and Vermilion come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Hue-wise, Cedar Key belongs to the beige-greige family and Vermilion to the pink-red family. The 46-point LRV gap — 61 for Cedar Key vs 15 for Vermilion — 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 77.7 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.