Plaster of Paris® vs Somerville Red
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Plaster of Paris® reads as beige-yellow, while Somerville Red reads as pink-red — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Plaster of Paris® (LRV 73) reflects noticeably more light than Somerville Red (LRV 19), a difference of 53 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Plaster of Paris® runs warm while Somerville Red is decidedly red, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 42.9, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. 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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Plaster of Paris® vs Somerville Red Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Plaster of Paris® on one side and Somerville Red 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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