China Red vs Paddington Blue
China Red and Paddington Blue come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Hue-wise, China Red belongs to the pink-red family and Paddington Blue to the blue family. The 3-point LRV gap — 19 for China Red vs 16 for Paddington Blue — means China Red will open up a space more effectively. Where China Red leans red, Paddington Blue reads blue — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 73.4 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.
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China Red vs Paddington Blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see China Red on one side and Paddington Blue 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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