Clear Aqua vs Santa Barbara Green
Where Clear Aqua belongs to Behr's range, Santa Barbara Green is a Benjamin Moore color. Clear Aqua reads as blue-green, while Santa Barbara Green reads as green — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Santa Barbara Green (LRV 76) reflects noticeably more light than Clear Aqua (LRV 73), a difference of 4 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean green, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 6.2 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. 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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Clear Aqua vs Santa Barbara Green Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Clear Aqua on one side and Santa Barbara Green 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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