China Red vs Spiced Apple Cider

China Red and Spiced Apple Cider come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. These are both pink-reds, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within pink-red to land. The 8-point LRV gap — 27 for Spiced Apple Cider vs 19 for China Red — means Spiced Apple Cider 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 12.3 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.