Fresh Dew vs Green Essence paint color comparison

Fresh Dew vs Green Essence

Fresh DewBenjamin MoorevsGreen EssenceBenjamin MooreΔE 3.1 — Noticeable difference

Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Both sit in the green-yellow family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Green Essence (LRV 80) reflects noticeably more light than Fresh Dew (LRV 73), a difference of 7 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean green, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 3.1 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Fresh Dew
Benjamin Moore · 435
LRV72.8
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number435
UndertoneGreen
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessLight
Green Essence
Benjamin Moore · 853
LRV80.0
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number853
UndertoneGreen
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessLight

Fresh Dew vs Green Essence Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Fresh Dew on one side and Green Essence on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.