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.