China Red vs Patina
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. China Red reads as pink-red, while Patina reads as beige-pink — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Patina (LRV 25) reflects noticeably more light than China Red (LRV 19), a difference of 6 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 13.3, 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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China Red vs Patina Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see China Red on one side and Patina 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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