Light Quartz vs Rose Reflection paint color comparison

Light Quartz vs Rose Reflection

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. Light Quartz (LRV 82) reflects noticeably more light than Rose Reflection (LRV 73), a difference of 9 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 7.5 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

Light Quartz
Benjamin Moore · 2011-70
LRV82.1
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2011-70
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Rose Reflection
Benjamin Moore · 2171-60
LRV73.4
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2171-60
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Light Quartz vs Rose Reflection Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Light Quartz on one side and Rose Reflection 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.