Milano Red vs Ming Jade paint color comparison

Milano Red vs Ming Jade

Milano RedBenjamin MoorevsMing JadeBenjamin MooreΔE 85.6 — Very different colors

Milano Red and Ming Jade come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Hue-wise, Milano Red belongs to the pink-red family and Ming Jade to the blue family. The 9-point LRV gap — 24 for Milano Red vs 14 for Ming Jade — means Milano Red will open up a space more effectively. Where Milano Red leans red, Ming Jade reads green and blue — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 85.6 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.

Color Details

Milano Red
Benjamin Moore · 1313
LRV23.5
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1313
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Ming Jade
Benjamin Moore · 2043-20
LRV14.1
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2043-20
UndertoneGreen and Blue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark

Milano Red vs Ming Jade Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Milano Red on one side and Ming Jade 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.