Pepper Red vs Rectory Red
Where Pepper Red belongs to Dulux'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. Pepper Red (LRV 15) reflects noticeably more light than Rectory Red (LRV 11), a difference of 4 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean warm, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 10.8, 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.
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Pepper Red vs Rectory Red Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Pepper 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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