Merlot Red vs Yarmouth Blue
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Merlot Red belongs to the pink-red family and Yarmouth Blue to the blue family. Yarmouth Blue (LRV 56) reflects noticeably more light than Merlot Red (LRV 12), a difference of 44 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Merlot Red runs red while Yarmouth Blue is decidedly blue, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 68.8, 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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Merlot Red vs Yarmouth Blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Merlot Red on one side and Yarmouth Blue 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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