New Dawn vs Charlotte's Locks
Where New Dawn belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Charlotte's Locks is a Farrow & Ball color. New Dawn reads as beige, while Charlotte's Locks reads as pink-red — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. New Dawn (LRV 39) reflects noticeably more light than Charlotte's Locks (LRV 21), a difference of 18 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. New Dawn runs red while Charlotte's Locks is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 25.1, 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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New Dawn vs Charlotte's Locks Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see New Dawn on one side and Charlotte's Locks 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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