New Pilgrim Red vs Ruby Dusk
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, New Pilgrim Red belongs to the pink-red family and Ruby Dusk to the pink family. Ruby Dusk (LRV 9) reflects noticeably more light than New Pilgrim Red (LRV 0), a difference of 9 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. New Pilgrim Red runs warm while Ruby Dusk is decidedly red, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. At ΔE 2.6, 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 Pilgrim Red vs Ruby Dusk Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see New Pilgrim Red on one side and Ruby Dusk 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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