Garrison Red vs Providence Blue paint color comparison

Garrison Red vs Providence Blue

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Garrison Red reads as pink-red, while Providence Blue reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 19 vs 14, Providence Blue will read as the brighter of the two — a 5-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Garrison Red's red character against Providence Blue's blue — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 31.4, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

Garrison Red vs Providence Blue in Real Spaces

2 real rooms side by side. Seeing Garrison Red and Providence Blue in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.

Bedroom

Bedroom walls are often seen under warm artificial light, a context that shifts both colors from how they look on a chip. The brightness difference is modest but present — Providence Blue gives the walls a little more lift.

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Bathroom

Bathrooms amplify color — the enclosed space and reflective surfaces make what reads subtle elsewhere feel more present here. The brightness difference is modest but present — Providence Blue gives the walls a little more lift.

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Color Details

Garrison Red
Benjamin Moore · HC-66
LRV14.3
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberHC-66
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark
Providence Blue
Benjamin Moore · 1636
LRV19.2
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1636
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark

Garrison Red vs Providence Blue Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Garrison Red on one side and Providence Blue 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.