Golden Gate vs Spiced Apple Cider paint color comparison

Golden Gate vs Spiced Apple Cider

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. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (28 vs 27), so they'll read as similarly Medium in most lighting conditions. Both lean red, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 9.8 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

Golden Gate
Benjamin Moore · 033
LRV28.1
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number033
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Spiced Apple Cider
Benjamin Moore · 1201
LRV26.6
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1201
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Golden Gate vs Spiced Apple Cider Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Golden Gate on one side and Spiced Apple Cider 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.