Smoldering Red vs Ruby Fountain 2
Smoldering Red (Benjamin Moore) and Ruby Fountain 2 (Dulux) come from different manufacturers. 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 — 12 vs 10 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. Where Smoldering Red leans red, Ruby Fountain 2 reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. ΔE 8.1 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. 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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Smoldering Red vs Ruby Fountain 2 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Smoldering Red on one side and Ruby Fountain 2 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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