Nicolson Red vs Raphael

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Nicolson Red reads as pink-red, while Raphael reads as pink — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. With LRVs of 9 and 7, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. They share a red quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 4.4, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.