Flame vs Pure red
Where Flame belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Pure red is a RAL Classic color. Both sit in the pink-red family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Flame (LRV 21) reflects noticeably more light than Pure red (LRV 17), a difference of 4 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 11.0, 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.
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Flame vs Pure red Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Flame on one side and Pure red on the other.
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.
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