China Red vs Coral Bells

China RedBenjamin MoorevsCoral BellsBenjamin MooreΔE 12.7Distinct difference

China Red and Coral Bells come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. China Red reads as pink-red, while Coral Bells reads as beige-pink — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 7-point LRV gap — 26 for Coral Bells vs 19 for China Red — means Coral Bells 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 12.7 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.

Color Details

China Red
Benjamin Moore · CW-310
Hex#AF5C4A
LRV18.7
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberCW-310
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark
Coral Bells
Benjamin Moore · CSP-1135
Hex#BD7A64
LRV25.9
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberCSP-1135
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

China Red vs Coral Bells Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see China Red on one side and Coral Bells 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.

More China Red comparisons

See how China Red stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
China Red
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
China Red
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
China Red
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

China Red reads noticeably lighter

Purbeck Stone
China Red
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone is the lighter choice

Evergreen Fog
China Red
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Evergreen Fog reads slightly lighter

Mizzle
China Red
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle is the lighter choice

Agreeable Gray
China Red
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
China Red
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Denim Drift reads slightly lighter

Tranquil Dawn
China Red
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
China Red
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
China Red
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

China Red reads slightly lighter

Pale Green
China Red
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Pale Green reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
China Red
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

China Red reads slightly lighter

Cement grey
China Red
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Cement grey reads slightly lighter

Black grey
China Red
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

China Red reads noticeably lighter

Piazza
China Red
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
China Red
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow is the lighter choice

Windmill Lane
China Red
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Windmill Lane reads noticeably lighter

Senses
China Red
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Senses reads noticeably lighter

Lamp Black
China Red
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

China Red reads noticeably lighter

Washed Linen
China Red
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen is the lighter choice

Tea with Florence
China Red
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Nearly identical in tone

Thames Fog
China Red
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Thames Fog reads slightly lighter

Ocean Abyss
China Red
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

China Red reads slightly lighter

Classic Silver
China Red
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver is the lighter choice

Teton Blue
China Red
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Teton Blue reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-2
China Red
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
China Red
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
China Red
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
China Red
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

China Red reads slightly lighter