Watermelon Red vs Rectory Red
Where Watermelon Red belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Rectory Red is a Farrow & Ball color. These are both pink-reds, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within pink-red to land. Watermelon Red (LRV 16) reflects noticeably more light than Rectory Red (LRV 11), a difference of 5 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Watermelon Red runs red while Rectory Red is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 15.6, 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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Watermelon Red vs Rectory Red Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Watermelon Red on one side and Rectory Red 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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