Cattail vs Guilford Green
Cattail and Guilford Green come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Hue-wise, Cattail belongs to the beige family and Guilford Green to the beige-green family. The 41-point LRV gap — 57 for Guilford Green vs 16 for Cattail — means Guilford Green will open up a space more effectively. Where Cattail leans red, Guilford Green reads yellow — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 40.8 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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Cattail vs Guilford Green Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Cattail on one side and Guilford 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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