Cat's Eye vs Guilford Green

Cat's EyeBenjamin MoorevsGuilford GreenBenjamin MooreΔE 46.7Very different colors

Cat's Eye and Guilford Green come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Cat's Eye reads as green, while Guilford Green reads as beige-green — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 44-point LRV gap — 57 for Guilford Green vs 13 for Cat's Eye — means Guilford Green will open up a space more effectively. Where Cat's Eye leans green, Guilford Green reads yellow — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 46.7 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

Cat's Eye vs Guilford Green in Real Spaces

1 real room side by side. Seeing Cat's Eye and Guilford Green in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.

Bathroom

Small bathrooms intensify color. A shade that seems quiet in a larger room can feel immersive when you're surrounded by it on four walls. Guilford Green returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

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Color Details

Cat's Eye
Benjamin Moore · 2036-10
Hex#2F6F46
LRV13.1
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2036-10
UndertoneGreen
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark
Guilford Green
Benjamin Moore · HC-116
Hex#CBCDAE
LRV57.2
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberHC-116
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Cat's Eye vs Guilford Green Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Cat's Eye on one side and Guilford Green on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.

More Cat's Eye comparisons

See how Cat's Eye stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Cat's Eye
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Cat's Eye
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Cat's Eye
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Cat's Eye reads slightly lighter

Purbeck Stone
Cat's Eye
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone is the lighter choice

Evergreen Fog
Cat's Eye
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Evergreen Fog reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Cat's Eye
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle is the lighter choice

Agreeable Gray
Cat's Eye
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Accessible Beige
Cat's Eye
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Accessible Beige is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Cat's Eye
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Denim Drift reads noticeably lighter

French Gray
Cat's Eye
French Gray
Farrow & Ball
French Gray
LRV 43

French Gray is the lighter choice

Naval
Cat's Eye
Naval
Sherwin-Williams
Naval
LRV 4

Cat's Eye reads slightly lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Cat's Eye
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn is the lighter choice

Bancha
Cat's Eye
Bancha
Farrow & Ball
Bancha
LRV 13

Nearly identical in tone

Hardwick White
Cat's Eye
Hardwick White
Farrow & Ball
Hardwick White
LRV 44

Hardwick White is the lighter choice

Pure White
Cat's Eye
Pure White
Sherwin-Williams
Pure White
LRV 84

Pure White is the lighter choice

Artichoke
Cat's Eye
Artichoke
Sherwin-Williams
Artichoke
LRV 21

Artichoke reads slightly lighter

Balboa Mist
Cat's Eye
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Shoji White
Cat's Eye
Shoji White
Sherwin-Williams
Shoji White
LRV 74

Shoji White is the lighter choice

Snowbound
Cat's Eye
Snowbound
Sherwin-Williams
Snowbound
LRV 83

Snowbound is the lighter choice

Pewter Green
Cat's Eye
Pewter Green
Sherwin-Williams
Pewter Green
LRV 12

Nearly identical in tone

Skimming Stone
Cat's Eye
Skimming Stone
Farrow & Ball
Skimming Stone
LRV 68

Skimming Stone is the lighter choice

Dix Blue
Cat's Eye
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball
Dix Blue
LRV 41

Dix Blue is the lighter choice

Calamine
Cat's Eye
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Calamine
LRV 68

Calamine is the lighter choice

Treron
Cat's Eye
Treron
Farrow & Ball
Treron
LRV 25

Treron reads slightly lighter

Vintage Vogue
Cat's Eye
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Nearly identical in tone

Saybrook Sage
Cat's Eye
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore
Saybrook Sage
LRV 45

Saybrook Sage is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Cat's Eye
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Pale Green reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
Cat's Eye
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Cat's Eye reads slightly lighter

Cement grey
Cat's Eye
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Cement grey reads slightly lighter

Just Walnut
Cat's Eye
Just Walnut
Dulux
Just Walnut
LRV 72

Just Walnut is the lighter choice