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.