Fresh Olive vs Thyme
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Fresh Olive reads as beige-yellow, while Thyme reads as beige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Fresh Olive (LRV 30) reflects noticeably more light than Thyme (LRV 25), a difference of 5 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Fresh Olive runs yellow while Thyme is decidedly red, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 7.8 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.
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Fresh Olive vs Thyme Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Fresh Olive on one side and Thyme 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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