Gentle Blush vs Peppermint paint color comparison

Gentle Blush vs Peppermint

Gentle BlushBenjamin MoorevsPeppermintBenjamin MooreΔE 3.0 — Noticeable difference

Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. These are both pink-reds, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within pink-red to land. Gentle Blush (LRV 80) reflects noticeably more light than Peppermint (LRV 74), a difference of 6 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. The ΔE 3.0 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Gentle Blush
Benjamin Moore · 2084-70
LRV79.7
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2084-70
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Peppermint
Benjamin Moore · 1359
LRV74.2
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1359
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Gentle Blush vs Peppermint Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Gentle Blush on one side and Peppermint 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.