Currant Red vs Pomegranate paint color comparison

Currant Red vs Pomegranate

Currant RedBenjamin MoorevsPomegranateBenjamin MooreΔE 8.6 — Noticeable difference

Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Both sit in the pink-red family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (12 vs 10), so they'll read as similarly Dark in most lighting conditions. Both lean red, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 8.6 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Currant Red
Benjamin Moore · 1323
LRV11.9
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1323
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark
Pomegranate
Benjamin Moore · AF-295
LRV10.1
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberAF-295
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark

Currant Red vs Pomegranate Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Currant Red on one side and Pomegranate 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.