Green Sponge vs Javan Dawn 1
Where Green Sponge belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Javan Dawn 1 is a Dulux color. Hue-wise, Green Sponge belongs to the blue-green family and Javan Dawn 1 to the blue family. Green Sponge (LRV 44) reflects noticeably more light than Javan Dawn 1 (LRV 36), a difference of 8 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Green Sponge runs green and blue while Javan Dawn 1 is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 20.3, 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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Green Sponge vs Javan Dawn 1 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Green Sponge on one side and Javan Dawn 1 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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