Courtyard Green vs Exotic Purple
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Courtyard Green belongs to the green-yellow family and Exotic Purple to the purple family. Courtyard Green (LRV 21) reflects noticeably more light than Exotic Purple (LRV 5), a difference of 16 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Courtyard Green runs green while Exotic Purple is decidedly purple, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 55.1, 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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Courtyard Green vs Exotic Purple Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Courtyard Green on one side and Exotic Purple 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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