Providence Blue vs Red Oxide
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Providence Blue reads as blue-grey, while Red Oxide reads as pink-red — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Providence Blue (LRV 19) reflects noticeably more light than Red Oxide (LRV 11), a difference of 8 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Providence Blue runs blue while Red Oxide is decidedly red, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 51.7, 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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Providence Blue vs Red Oxide Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Providence Blue on one side and Red Oxide 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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