'50s Pink vs Guilford Green
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, '50s Pink belongs to the pink-red family and Guilford Green to the beige-green family. '50s Pink (LRV 78) reflects noticeably more light than Guilford Green (LRV 57), a difference of 21 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. '50s Pink runs red while Guilford Green is decidedly yellow, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 24.4, 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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'50s Pink vs Guilford Green Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see '50s Pink on one side and Guilford 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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At LRV 78 vs 7, '50s Pink is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 78 vs 24, '50s Pink is decisively the brighter choice.
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