Crocus vs Malachy Green

Crocus and Malachy Green come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Hue-wise, Crocus belongs to the blue-purple family and Malachy Green to the green-yellow family. The 5-point LRV gap — 48 for Malachy Green vs 43 for Crocus — means Malachy Green will open up a space more effectively. Where Crocus leans purple, Malachy Green reads green — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 80.9 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.