Cucumber vs Dark Lilac paint color comparison

Cucumber vs Dark Lilac

CucumberBenjamin MoorevsDark LilacBenjamin MooreΔE 65.4 — Very different colors

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Cucumber reads as green-yellow, while Dark Lilac reads as blue-purple — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 75 vs 10, Cucumber will read as the brighter of the two — a 65-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Cucumber's green character against Dark Lilac's purple — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 65.4, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Cucumber
Benjamin Moore · 428
LRV75.2
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number428
UndertoneGreen
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessLight
Dark Lilac
Benjamin Moore · 2070-30
LRV10.4
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2070-30
UndertonePurple
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark

Cucumber vs Dark Lilac Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Cucumber on one side and Dark Lilac 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.