Blue Viola vs Exotic Lime

Blue Viola and Exotic Lime come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Hue-wise, Blue Viola belongs to the blue family and Exotic Lime to the beige-yellow family. The 6-point LRV gap — 52 for Exotic Lime vs 46 for Blue Viola — means Exotic Lime will open up a space more effectively. Where Blue Viola leans blue, Exotic Lime reads yellow — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 84.1 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.