Deco Rose vs Poseidon paint color comparison

Deco Rose vs Poseidon

Deco RoseBenjamin MoorevsPoseidonBenjamin MooreΔE 86.6 — Very different colors

Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Deco Rose reads as pink-red, while Poseidon reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Poseidon (LRV 31) reflects noticeably more light than Deco Rose (LRV 27), a difference of 5 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Deco Rose runs red while Poseidon is decidedly blue, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 86.6, 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

Deco Rose
Benjamin Moore · 1328
LRV26.6
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1328
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Poseidon
Benjamin Moore · 664
LRV31.4
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number664
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium

Deco Rose vs Poseidon Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Deco Rose on one side and Poseidon 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.