Oriole vs Charlotte's Locks
Where Oriole belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Charlotte's Locks is a Farrow & Ball color. Oriole reads as beige-pink, while Charlotte's Locks reads as pink-red — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Oriole (LRV 29) reflects noticeably more light than Charlotte's Locks (LRV 21), a difference of 8 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Oriole runs red while Charlotte's Locks is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 9.7 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. 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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Oriole vs Charlotte's Locks Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Oriole 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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