Basil Green vs Crocus
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Basil Green reads as green, while Crocus reads as blue-purple — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Crocus (LRV 43) reflects noticeably more light than Basil Green (LRV 23), a difference of 20 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Basil Green runs green while Crocus is decidedly purple, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 78.6, 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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Basil Green vs Crocus Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Basil Green on one side and Crocus 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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