Crimson vs Rosy Tan

CrimsonBenjamin MoorevsRosy TanBenjamin MooreΔE 24.7Distinct difference

Crimson and Rosy Tan come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. These are both pink-reds, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within pink-red to land. The 19-point LRV gap — 39 for Rosy Tan vs 20 for Crimson — means Rosy Tan 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 24.7 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

Crimson
Benjamin Moore · 1299
Hex#B66156
LRV19.6
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1299
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark
Rosy Tan
Benjamin Moore · 2091-50
Hex#D19A95
LRV38.7
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2091-50
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Crimson vs Rosy Tan Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Crimson on one side and Rosy Tan 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.

More Crimson comparisons

See how Crimson stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Crimson
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Crimson
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Crimson
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Crimson reads noticeably lighter

Purbeck Stone
Crimson
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone is the lighter choice

Evergreen Fog
Crimson
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Evergreen Fog reads slightly lighter

Mizzle
Crimson
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle is the lighter choice

Agreeable Gray
Crimson
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Crimson
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Denim Drift reads slightly lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Crimson
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Crimson
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Crimson
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Crimson reads slightly lighter

Pale Green
Crimson
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Pale Green reads slightly lighter

Pine Needle
Crimson
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Crimson reads noticeably lighter

Cement grey
Crimson
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Cement grey reads slightly lighter

Black grey
Crimson
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Crimson reads noticeably lighter

Piazza
Crimson
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
Crimson
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow is the lighter choice

Windmill Lane
Crimson
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Windmill Lane reads slightly lighter

Senses
Crimson
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Senses reads noticeably lighter

Lamp Black
Crimson
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Crimson reads noticeably lighter

Washed Linen
Crimson
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen is the lighter choice

Tea with Florence
Crimson
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Nearly identical in tone

Thames Fog
Crimson
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Thames Fog reads slightly lighter

Ocean Abyss
Crimson
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Crimson reads noticeably lighter

Classic Silver
Crimson
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver is the lighter choice

Teton Blue
Crimson
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Teton Blue reads slightly lighter

RAL 110-2
Crimson
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Crimson
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Crimson
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Crimson
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Crimson reads slightly lighter