Douglas Fern vs Whirlybird
Where Douglas Fern belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Whirlybird is a Farrow & Ball color. These are both greens, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within green to land. Douglas Fern (LRV 55) reflects noticeably more light than Whirlybird (LRV 46), a difference of 8 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Douglas Fern runs green while Whirlybird is decidedly neutral, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 10.8, 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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Douglas Fern vs Whirlybird Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Douglas Fern on one side and Whirlybird 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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