Coral Reef vs Flame paint color comparison

Coral Reef vs Flame

Coral ReefBenjamin MoorevsFlameBenjamin MooreΔE 33.1 — Very different colors

Coral Reef and Flame come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Both sit in the pink-red family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. The 17-point LRV gap — 39 for Coral Reef vs 21 for Flame — means Coral Reef 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 33.1 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.

Color Details

Coral Reef
Benjamin Moore · 012
LRV38.9
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number012
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Flame
Benjamin Moore · 2012-20
LRV21.5
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2012-20
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark

Coral Reef vs Flame Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Coral Reef on one side and Flame 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.