Red Oxide vs Rustique paint color comparison

Red Oxide vs Rustique

Red OxideBenjamin MoorevsRustiqueBenjamin MooreΔE 10.8 — Distinct difference

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Both sit in the pink-red family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. With LRVs of 11 and 10, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. They share a red quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 10.8, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Red Oxide
Benjamin Moore · 2088-10
LRV11.4
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2088-10
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark
Rustique
Benjamin Moore · AF-275
LRV9.7
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberAF-275
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark

Red Oxide vs Rustique Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Red Oxide on one side and Rustique 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.