My Valentine vs Red violet
Where My Valentine belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Red violet is a RAL Classic color. Hue-wise, My Valentine belongs to the pink-red family and Red violet to the pink-purple family. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (13 vs 12), so they'll read as similarly Dark in most lighting conditions. With a ΔE of 10.2, 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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My Valentine vs Red violet Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see My Valentine on one side and Red violet 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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