Basil Green vs Wishing Well
Basil Green and Wishing Well come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Hue-wise, Basil Green belongs to the green family and Wishing Well to the purple family. The 28-point LRV gap — 51 for Wishing Well vs 23 for Basil Green — means Wishing Well will open up a space more effectively. Where Basil Green leans green, Wishing Well reads purple — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 78.5 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. 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 Wishing Well Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Basil Green on one side and Wishing Well 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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