Douglas Fir vs Pale Lime
Douglas Fir (Benjamin Moore) and Pale Lime (Little Greene) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Douglas Fir belongs to the yellow family and Pale Lime to the beige-yellow family. The 22-point LRV gap — 54 for Pale Lime vs 32 for Douglas Fir — means Pale Lime will open up a space more effectively. Where Douglas Fir leans green, Pale Lime reads yellow — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 18.5 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 Fir vs Pale Lime Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Douglas Fir on one side and Pale Lime 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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