Pinky Swear vs Soft Maplewood 5
Where Pinky Swear belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Soft Maplewood 5 is a Dulux color. Pinky Swear reads as beige-pink, while Soft Maplewood 5 reads as beige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Soft Maplewood 5 (LRV 67) reflects noticeably more light than Pinky Swear (LRV 61), a difference of 6 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Pinky Swear runs red while Soft Maplewood 5 is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. At ΔE 1.7, 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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Pinky Swear vs Soft Maplewood 5 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Pinky Swear on one side and Soft Maplewood 5 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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