Carolina Plum vs Early Spring Green
Carolina Plum and Early Spring Green come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Carolina Plum reads as grey, while Early Spring Green reads as green — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 40-point LRV gap — 68 for Early Spring Green vs 27 for Carolina Plum — means Early Spring Green will open up a space more effectively. Where Carolina Plum leans purple, Early Spring Green reads green — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 60.0 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 Plum vs Early Spring Green Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Carolina Plum on one side and Early Spring Green 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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