New England Brown vs Somerville Red
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, New England Brown belongs to the pink family and Somerville Red to the pink-red family. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (21 vs 19), so they'll read as similarly Dark in most lighting conditions. Both lean red, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. At ΔE 2.4, these are close — the kind of difference that matters when choosing between them, but doesn't read strongly in a finished room. 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 England Brown vs Somerville Red Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see New England Brown on one side and Somerville Red 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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