Ryan Red vs Pepper Red
Where Ryan Red belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Pepper Red is a Dulux color. Both sit in the pink-red family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Ryan Red (LRV 18) reflects noticeably more light than Pepper Red (LRV 15), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Ryan Red runs red while Pepper Red is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 8.4 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. 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 Pepper Red Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Ryan Red on one side and Pepper Red 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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