Tomato Red vs Pinch of Clove
Where Tomato Red belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Pinch of Clove is a Valspar color. Hue-wise, Tomato Red belongs to the pink-red family and Pinch of Clove to the beige family. Pinch of Clove (LRV 31) reflects noticeably more light than Tomato Red (LRV 17), a difference of 14 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 38.9, 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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Tomato Red vs Pinch of Clove Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Tomato Red on one side and Pinch of Clove 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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