Appalachian Trail vs Harrisburg Green
Both are Benjamin Moore colors. These are both greens, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within green to land. At LRV 47 vs 37, Appalachian Trail will read as the brighter of the two — a 10-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. They share a green quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 8.0, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Appalachian Trail vs Harrisburg Green in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Appalachian Trail and Harrisburg Green are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Front Door
Front doors are seen in isolation against the rest of the facade, which makes them a high-stakes surface where even subtle differences matter. Appalachian Trail returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.
Kitchen Cabinets
On cabinetry, undertone and temperature become more pronounced against countertops and hardware. The LRV gap is large enough that Appalachian Trail will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Harrisburg Green would.
Color Details
Appalachian Trail vs Harrisburg Green Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Appalachian Trail on one side and Harrisburg 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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