Paper Lantern vs Orange Aurora
Paper Lantern (Benjamin Moore) and Orange Aurora (Little Greene) come from different manufacturers. These are both pink-reds, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within pink-red to land. The 12-point LRV gap — 26 for Orange Aurora vs 14 for Paper Lantern — means Orange Aurora will open up a space more effectively. Both share a red character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 17.6 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. 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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Paper Lantern vs Orange Aurora Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Paper Lantern on one side and Orange Aurora 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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