Claret vs Franklin White
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Claret belongs to the pink-red family and Franklin White to the beige-white family. Franklin White (LRV 79) reflects noticeably more light than Claret (LRV 26), a difference of 53 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Claret runs warm while Franklin White is decidedly red, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 48.4, 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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Claret vs Franklin White Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Claret on one side and Franklin White 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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