Arlington Green vs Polished Slate
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Arlington Green belongs to the green family and Polished Slate to the blue family. Arlington Green (LRV 39) reflects noticeably more light than Polished Slate (LRV 15), a difference of 24 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Arlington Green runs green while Polished Slate is decidedly blue, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 39.9, 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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Arlington Green vs Polished Slate Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Arlington Green on one side and Polished Slate 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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