Raphael vs Kilim
Where Raphael belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Kilim is a Jotun color. Hue-wise, Raphael belongs to the pink family and Kilim to the beige-pink family. Kilim (LRV 10) reflects noticeably more light than Raphael (LRV 7), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Raphael runs red while Kilim is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 10.8, 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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Raphael vs Kilim Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Raphael on one side and Kilim 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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