Aplomb vs Verdigris paint color comparison

Aplomb vs Verdigris

AplombBenjamin MoorevsVerdigrisBenjamin MooreΔE 29.8 — Very different colors

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Aplomb reads as grey, while Verdigris reads as blue-green — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 21 vs 17, Aplomb will read as the brighter of the two — a 3-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Aplomb's red character against Verdigris's green — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 29.8, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Aplomb
Benjamin Moore · AF-625
LRV20.6
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberAF-625
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark
Verdigris
Benjamin Moore · 685
LRV17.3
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number685
UndertoneGreen
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark

Aplomb vs Verdigris Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Aplomb on one side and Verdigris on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.