Raphael vs Sweet Rosy Brown

RaphaelBenjamin MoorevsSweet Rosy BrownBenjamin MooreΔE 13.5Distinct difference

Raphael and Sweet Rosy Brown come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. These are both pinks, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within pink to land. The 4-point LRV gap — 11 for Sweet Rosy Brown vs 7 for Raphael — means Sweet Rosy Brown 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 13.5 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

Raphael
Benjamin Moore · CC-2
Hex#583835
LRV6.7
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberCC-2
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark
Sweet Rosy Brown
Benjamin Moore · 1302
Hex#7E4A46
LRV10.8
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1302
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark

Raphael vs Sweet Rosy Brown Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Raphael on one side and Sweet Rosy Brown 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.

More Raphael comparisons

See how Raphael stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Raphael
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Raphael
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Raphael
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Nearly identical in tone

Purbeck Stone
Raphael
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone is the lighter choice

Evergreen Fog
Raphael
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Evergreen Fog reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Raphael
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle is the lighter choice

Agreeable Gray
Raphael
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Raphael
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Denim Drift reads noticeably lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Raphael
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Raphael
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Raphael
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Vintage Vogue reads slightly lighter

Pale Green
Raphael
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Pale Green reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
Raphael
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Nearly identical in tone

Cement grey
Raphael
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Cement grey reads noticeably lighter

Black grey
Raphael
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Nearly identical in tone

Piazza
Raphael
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
Raphael
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow is the lighter choice

Windmill Lane
Raphael
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Windmill Lane reads noticeably lighter

Senses
Raphael
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Senses is the lighter choice

Lamp Black
Raphael
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Raphael reads slightly lighter

Washed Linen
Raphael
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen is the lighter choice

Tea with Florence
Raphael
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Tea with Florence reads slightly lighter

Thames Fog
Raphael
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Thames Fog reads noticeably lighter

Ocean Abyss
Raphael
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Nearly identical in tone

Classic Silver
Raphael
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver is the lighter choice

Teton Blue
Raphael
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Teton Blue reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-2
Raphael
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Raphael
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Raphael
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Raphael
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Passageway reads slightly lighter