Colonial Brick vs Ashes of Roses
Where Colonial Brick belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Ashes of Roses is a Little Greene color. Hue-wise, Colonial Brick belongs to the pink-red family and Ashes of Roses to the pink family. Colonial Brick (LRV 20) reflects noticeably more light than Ashes of Roses (LRV 15), a difference of 4 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 12.9, 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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Colonial Brick vs Ashes of Roses Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Colonial Brick on one side and Ashes of Roses 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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