Bittergreen vs Byzantine Gold
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Bittergreen belongs to the beige-green family and Byzantine Gold to the beige family. Byzantine Gold (LRV 26) reflects noticeably more light than Bittergreen (LRV 18), a difference of 8 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean red, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 11.7, 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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Bittergreen vs Byzantine Gold Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Bittergreen on one side and Byzantine Gold 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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