Douglas Fern vs Kiwi
Douglas Fern (Benjamin Moore) and Kiwi (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Both sit in the green family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. The 4-point LRV gap — 58 for Kiwi vs 55 for Douglas Fern — means Kiwi will open up a space more effectively. Where Douglas Fern leans green, Kiwi reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 1.6 puts them in subtle territory — distinguishable in direct comparison, less so from across a room. 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 Kiwi Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Douglas Fern on one side and Kiwi 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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