Engagement vs Tara paint color comparison

Engagement vs Tara

EngagementBenjamin MoorevsTaraBenjamin MooreΔE 3.8 — Noticeable difference

Engagement and Tara come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. These are both pink-reds, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within pink-red to land. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 52 vs 53 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. Both share a red character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. ΔE 3.8 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

Engagement
Benjamin Moore · 1277
LRV51.7
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1277
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Tara
Benjamin Moore · 1270
LRV53.4
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1270
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Engagement vs Tara Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Engagement on one side and Tara 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.