Tawny Rose vs Auburn Embers
Where Tawny Rose belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Auburn Embers is a Dulux color. These are both pink-reds, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within pink-red to land. Auburn Embers (LRV 18) reflects noticeably more light than Tawny Rose (LRV 12), a difference of 6 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Tawny Rose runs red while Auburn Embers is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 13.2, 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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Tawny Rose vs Auburn Embers Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Tawny Rose on one side and Auburn Embers 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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