Exotic Purple vs Shimmering Lime
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Exotic Purple belongs to the purple family and Shimmering Lime to the green family. Shimmering Lime (LRV 69) reflects noticeably more light than Exotic Purple (LRV 5), a difference of 63 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Exotic Purple runs purple while Shimmering Lime is decidedly green, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 83.7, 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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Exotic Purple vs Shimmering Lime Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Exotic Purple on one side and Shimmering 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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