Cool Lava vs Rosetone paint color comparison

Cool Lava vs Rosetone

Cool LavaBenjamin MoorevsRosetoneBenjamin MooreΔE 20.3 — Distinct difference

Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. These are both pink-reds, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within pink-red to land. Rosetone (LRV 60) reflects noticeably more light than Cool Lava (LRV 39), a difference of 21 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 20.3, 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.

Color Details

Cool Lava
Benjamin Moore · 2088-50
LRV39.1
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2088-50
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Rosetone
Benjamin Moore · 1186
LRV60.1
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1186
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Cool Lava vs Rosetone Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Cool Lava on one side and Rosetone on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.