Somerville Red vs Sycamore
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Somerville Red belongs to the pink-red family and Sycamore to the beige family. Sycamore (LRV 56) reflects noticeably more light than Somerville Red (LRV 19), a difference of 37 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean red, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 33.8, 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.
Color Details
Somerville Red vs Sycamore Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Somerville Red on one side and Sycamore 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.
More Somerville Red comparisons
See how Somerville Red stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.
