Carolina Gull vs Purple Lotus
Carolina Gull and Purple Lotus come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Hue-wise, Carolina Gull belongs to the green-grey family and Purple Lotus to the grey-purple family. The 17-point LRV gap — 27 for Carolina Gull vs 10 for Purple Lotus — means Carolina Gull will open up a space more effectively. Where Carolina Gull leans green, Purple Lotus reads purple — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 33.3 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.
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Carolina Gull vs Purple Lotus Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Carolina Gull on one side and Purple Lotus 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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