El Cajon Clay vs Raphael paint color comparison

El Cajon Clay vs Raphael

El Cajon ClayBenjamin MoorevsRaphaelBenjamin MooreΔE 5.6 — Noticeable difference

El Cajon Clay and Raphael come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. These are both pinks, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within pink to land. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 8 vs 7 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. Where El Cajon Clay leans warm, Raphael reads red — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. ΔE 5.6 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

El Cajon Clay
Benjamin Moore · 1260
LRV8.2
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1260
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark
Raphael
Benjamin Moore · CC-2
LRV6.7
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberCC-2
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark

El Cajon Clay vs Raphael Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see El Cajon Clay on one side and Raphael 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.