Hodley Red vs Bordeaux
Where Hodley Red belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Bordeaux is a Jotun color. Hue-wise, Hodley Red belongs to the pink-red family and Bordeaux to the pink family. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (11 vs 11), so they'll read as similarly Dark in most lighting conditions. Hodley Red runs red while Bordeaux is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 4.6 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.
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Hodley Red vs Bordeaux Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Hodley Red on one side and Bordeaux on the other.
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.
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