Essex Green vs Ficus
Where Essex Green belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Ficus is a Tikkurila color. Essex Green reads as green, while Ficus reads as green-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Ficus (LRV 7) reflects noticeably more light than Essex Green (LRV 4), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 10.2, 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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Essex Green vs Ficus Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Essex Green on one side and Ficus 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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