California Lilac vs Summer Lime
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. California Lilac reads as blue, while Summer Lime reads as beige-yellow — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Summer Lime (LRV 84) reflects noticeably more light than California Lilac (LRV 27), a difference of 57 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. California Lilac runs blue while Summer Lime is decidedly yellow, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 69.3, 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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California Lilac vs Summer Lime Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see California Lilac on one side and Summer Lime 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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