Aplomb vs Cool Mint

Aplomb and Cool Mint come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Hue-wise, Aplomb belongs to the grey family and Cool Mint to the green family. The 61-point LRV gap — 81 for Cool Mint vs 21 for Aplomb — means Cool Mint will open up a space more effectively. Where Aplomb leans red, Cool Mint reads green — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 48.9 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.