Rustic Brick vs Spiced Apple Cider

Rustic Brick and Spiced Apple Cider come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. These are both pink-reds, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within pink-red to land. The 16-point LRV gap — 27 for Spiced Apple Cider vs 11 for Rustic Brick — means Spiced Apple Cider 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 19.6 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.