Mardi Gras vs My Valentine
Mardi Gras and My Valentine come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. These are both pink-reds, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within pink-red to land. The 6-point LRV gap — 19 for Mardi Gras vs 13 for My Valentine — means Mardi Gras 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 10.2 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.
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Mardi Gras vs My Valentine Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Mardi Gras on one side and My Valentine 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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