Ryan Red vs Saybrook Sage
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Ryan Red belongs to the pink-red family and Saybrook Sage to the grey family. Saybrook Sage (LRV 45) reflects noticeably more light than Ryan Red (LRV 18), a difference of 28 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Ryan Red runs red while Saybrook Sage is decidedly green, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 65.9, 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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Ryan Red vs Saybrook Sage Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Ryan Red on one side and Saybrook Sage 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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