Hickory Stick vs Hodley Red

Hickory StickBenjamin MoorevsHodley RedBenjamin MooreΔE 14.7Distinct difference

Hickory Stick and Hodley Red come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Hue-wise, Hickory Stick belongs to the pink family and Hodley Red to the pink-red family. The 10-point LRV gap — 21 for Hickory Stick vs 11 for Hodley Red — means Hickory Stick will open up a space more effectively. Both share a red character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 14.7 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Hickory Stick
Benjamin Moore · 2103-40
Hex#9A726D
LRV21.3
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2103-40
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark
Hodley Red
Benjamin Moore · HC-65
Hex#774D4A
LRV11.0
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberHC-65
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark

Hickory Stick vs Hodley Red Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Hickory Stick on one side and Hodley Red 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.

More Hickory Stick comparisons

See how Hickory Stick stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Hickory Stick
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Hickory Stick
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Hickory Stick
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Hickory Stick reads noticeably lighter

Purbeck Stone
Hickory Stick
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone is the lighter choice

Evergreen Fog
Hickory Stick
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Evergreen Fog reads slightly lighter

Mizzle
Hickory Stick
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle is the lighter choice

Agreeable Gray
Hickory Stick
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Hickory Stick
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Denim Drift reads slightly lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Hickory Stick
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Hickory Stick
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Hickory Stick
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Hickory Stick reads slightly lighter

Pale Green
Hickory Stick
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Pale Green reads slightly lighter

Pine Needle
Hickory Stick
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Hickory Stick reads noticeably lighter

Cement grey
Hickory Stick
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Nearly identical in tone

Black grey
Hickory Stick
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Hickory Stick reads noticeably lighter

Piazza
Hickory Stick
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
Hickory Stick
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow is the lighter choice

Windmill Lane
Hickory Stick
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Windmill Lane reads slightly lighter

Senses
Hickory Stick
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Senses reads noticeably lighter

Lamp Black
Hickory Stick
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Hickory Stick reads noticeably lighter

Washed Linen
Hickory Stick
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen is the lighter choice

Tea with Florence
Hickory Stick
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Hickory Stick reads slightly lighter

Thames Fog
Hickory Stick
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Thames Fog reads slightly lighter

Ocean Abyss
Hickory Stick
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Hickory Stick reads noticeably lighter

Classic Silver
Hickory Stick
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver is the lighter choice

Teton Blue
Hickory Stick
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Teton Blue reads slightly lighter

RAL 110-2
Hickory Stick
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Hickory Stick
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Hickory Stick
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Hickory Stick
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Hickory Stick reads slightly lighter