Salmon Stream vs Tucson Red paint color comparison

Salmon Stream vs Tucson Red

Salmon StreamBenjamin MoorevsTucson RedBenjamin MooreΔE 12.1 — Distinct difference

Salmon Stream and Tucson Red 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. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 17 vs 14 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. Both share a red character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 12.1 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.

Color Details

Salmon Stream
Benjamin Moore · 2173-30
LRV16.6
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2173-30
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark
Tucson Red
Benjamin Moore · 1300
LRV14.4
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1300
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark

Salmon Stream vs Tucson Red Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Salmon Stream on one side and Tucson Red 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.