Douglas Fern vs Pistachio
Where Douglas Fern belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Pistachio is a Jotun color. Hue-wise, Douglas Fern belongs to the green family and Pistachio to the yellow family. Pistachio (LRV 58) reflects noticeably more light than Douglas Fern (LRV 55), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Douglas Fern runs green while Pistachio is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 12.7, 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 Pistachio Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Douglas Fern on one side and Pistachio 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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