Cool Mint vs Lazy Afternoon
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Cool Mint belongs to the green family and Lazy Afternoon to the pink family. Cool Mint (LRV 81) reflects noticeably more light than Lazy Afternoon (LRV 18), a difference of 63 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Cool Mint runs green while Lazy Afternoon is decidedly red, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 55.0, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. 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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Cool Mint vs Lazy Afternoon Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Cool Mint on one side and Lazy Afternoon 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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