Flame red vs Pompeii Red
Flame red is a RAL Classic color while Pompeii Red comes from Sherwin-Williams. Both sit in the pink-red family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. At LRV 13 vs 6, Flame red will read as the brighter of the two — a 6-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 10.9, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. 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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Flame red vs Pompeii Red Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Flame red on one side and Pompeii 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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