Dragonfly vs Milano Red paint color comparison

Dragonfly vs Milano Red

DragonflyBenjamin MoorevsMilano RedBenjamin MooreΔE 68.8 — Very different colors

Dragonfly and Milano Red come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Dragonfly reads as blue, while Milano Red reads as pink-red — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 11-point LRV gap — 24 for Milano Red vs 12 for Dragonfly — means Milano Red will open up a space more effectively. Where Dragonfly leans blue, Milano Red reads red — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 68.8 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

Dragonfly
Benjamin Moore · AF-510
LRV12.1
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberAF-510
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark
Milano Red
Benjamin Moore · 1313
LRV23.5
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1313
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Dragonfly vs Milano Red Simulated Comparison

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