Douglas Fern vs Purple Lotus
Douglas Fern and Purple Lotus come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Hue-wise, Douglas Fern belongs to the green family and Purple Lotus to the grey-purple family. The 44-point LRV gap — 55 for Douglas Fern vs 10 for Purple Lotus — means Douglas Fern will open up a space more effectively. Where Douglas Fern leans green, Purple Lotus reads purple — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 60.8 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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Douglas Fern vs Purple Lotus Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Douglas Fern on one side and Purple Lotus 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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