Bud Green vs Pistachio
Where Bud Green belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Pistachio is a Jotun color. Hue-wise, Bud Green belongs to the green family and Pistachio to the yellow family. Bud Green (LRV 64) reflects noticeably more light than Pistachio (LRV 58), a difference of 7 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Bud Green runs green while Pistachio is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 22.0, 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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Bud Green vs Pistachio Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Bud Green on one side and Pistachio 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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