Appalachian Trail vs Mediterranean Dusk
Where Appalachian Trail belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Mediterranean Dusk is a Valspar color. Hue-wise, Appalachian Trail belongs to the green family and Mediterranean Dusk to the green-grey family. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (47 vs 46), so they'll read as similarly Medium in most lighting conditions. The ΔE 6.0 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. 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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Appalachian Trail vs Mediterranean Dusk Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Appalachian Trail on one side and Mediterranean Dusk 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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