Gardenia vs Rouge
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Gardenia belongs to the beige family and Rouge to the pink-red family. Gardenia (LRV 85) reflects noticeably more light than Rouge (LRV 18), a difference of 67 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean red, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 62.9, 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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Gardenia vs Rouge Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Gardenia on one side and Rouge 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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