Hearth Red vs Shadow Gray

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Hue-wise, Hearth Red belongs to the pink-red family and Shadow Gray to the blue-grey family. At LRV 40 vs 13, Shadow Gray will read as the brighter of the two — a 27-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Hearth Red's red character against Shadow Gray's blue — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 40.6, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.