Litchfield Gray vs Somerville Red
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Litchfield Gray belongs to the beige-greige family and Somerville Red to the pink-red family. Litchfield Gray (LRV 59) reflects noticeably more light than Somerville Red (LRV 19), a difference of 39 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. With a ΔE of 35.3, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. 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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Litchfield Gray vs Somerville Red Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Litchfield Gray on one side and Somerville Red 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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