Almost Black vs Apple Lime Cocktail
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Almost Black reads as grey, while Apple Lime Cocktail reads as green — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Apple Lime Cocktail (LRV 37) reflects noticeably more light than Almost Black (LRV 9), a difference of 28 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Almost Black runs blue and purple while Apple Lime Cocktail is decidedly green, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 77.8, 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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Almost Black vs Apple Lime Cocktail Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Almost Black on one side and Apple Lime Cocktail 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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