Blooming Grove vs Darkest Grape
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Blooming Grove belongs to the yellow family and Darkest Grape to the blue family. Blooming Grove (LRV 40) reflects noticeably more light than Darkest Grape (LRV 13), a difference of 27 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Blooming Grove runs green while Darkest Grape is decidedly blue and purple, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 78.1, 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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Blooming Grove vs Darkest Grape Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Blooming Grove on one side and Darkest Grape 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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