Ruby Red vs Charlotte's Locks
Where Ruby Red belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Charlotte's Locks is a Farrow & Ball color. Both sit in the pink-red family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Charlotte's Locks (LRV 21) reflects noticeably more light than Ruby Red (LRV 16), a difference of 5 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Ruby Red runs red while Charlotte's Locks is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 18.7, 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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Ruby Red vs Charlotte's Locks Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Ruby Red on one side and Charlotte's Locks 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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