Flame vs Picture Perfect paint color comparison

Flame vs Picture Perfect

FlameBenjamin MoorevsPicture PerfectBenjamin MooreΔE 90.6 — Very different colors

Flame and Picture Perfect come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Flame reads as pink-red, while Picture Perfect reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 45-point LRV gap — 67 for Picture Perfect vs 21 for Flame — means Picture Perfect will open up a space more effectively. Where Flame leans red, Picture Perfect reads blue — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 90.6 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

Flame
Benjamin Moore · 2012-20
LRV21.5
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2012-20
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark
Picture Perfect
Benjamin Moore · 743
LRV66.7
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number743
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessLight

Flame vs Picture Perfect Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Flame on one side and Picture Perfect 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.