Cochineal Red vs Province Blue
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Cochineal Red reads as pink-red, while Province Blue reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Province Blue (LRV 32) reflects noticeably more light than Cochineal Red (LRV 13), a difference of 19 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Cochineal Red runs red while Province Blue is decidedly blue, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 61.9, 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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Cochineal Red vs Province Blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Cochineal Red on one side and Province Blue 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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