Currant Red vs October Mist

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Hue-wise, Currant Red belongs to the pink-red family and October Mist to the grey family. At LRV 47 vs 12, October Mist will read as the brighter of the two — a 35-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Currant Red's red character against October Mist's yellow — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 57.8, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.