Carolina Plum vs Nicolson Green
Carolina Plum and Nicolson Green come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Hue-wise, Carolina Plum belongs to the grey family and Nicolson Green to the green-grey family. The 6-point LRV gap — 27 for Carolina Plum vs 22 for Nicolson Green — means Carolina Plum will open up a space more effectively. Where Carolina Plum leans purple, Nicolson Green reads green — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 32.5 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 Nicolson Green Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Carolina Plum on one side and Nicolson 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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