Raphael vs Ancient Burgundy
Where Raphael belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Ancient Burgundy is a Valspar color. Raphael reads as pink, while Ancient Burgundy reads as pink-red — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Raphael (LRV 7) reflects noticeably more light than Ancient Burgundy (LRV 3), a difference of 4 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 13.0, 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 Ancient Burgundy Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Raphael on one side and Ancient Burgundy 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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