Potpourri vs Red Tulip paint color comparison

Potpourri vs Red Tulip

PotpourriBenjamin MoorevsRed TulipBenjamin MooreΔE 25.5 — Very different colors

Potpourri and Red Tulip come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Both sit in the pink-red family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. The 13-point LRV gap — 35 for Potpourri vs 22 for Red Tulip — means Potpourri 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 25.5 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.

Color Details

Potpourri
Benjamin Moore · 1312
LRV34.7
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1312
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Red Tulip
Benjamin Moore · 2000-30
LRV21.8
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2000-30
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark

Potpourri vs Red Tulip Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Potpourri on one side and Red Tulip on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.