Avocado vs Head Over Heels
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Avocado reads as yellow, while Head Over Heels reads as beige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Head Over Heels (LRV 73) reflects noticeably more light than Avocado (LRV 17), a difference of 57 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Avocado runs warm while Head Over Heels is decidedly red, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 50.7, 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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Avocado vs Head Over Heels Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Avocado on one side and Head Over Heels 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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