In bright sun, Steven tested the five samples of red that he and Jacquela painted over the weekend — the candidates for the exterior of the new garage shed.

Behr Red Barn wins — at right, the half-painted slab of Hardieboard.

Jacquela picked this one Sunday under overcast skies. Bright sun today confirmed that three of the five candidates turn orange. The fourth slides toward maroon. Barn Red remains true.