Cherry Malt vs Tea Room
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. These are both pinks, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within pink to land. Cherry Malt (LRV 38) reflects noticeably more light than Tea Room (LRV 20), a difference of 18 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean red, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 18.7, 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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Cherry Malt vs Tea Room Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Cherry Malt on one side and Tea Room 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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