Green Umber vs Nicolson Green
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Green Umber reads as beige-green, while Nicolson Green reads as green-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Green Umber (LRV 59) reflects noticeably more light than Nicolson Green (LRV 22), a difference of 37 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Green Umber runs warm while Nicolson Green is decidedly green, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 37.0, 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 Umber vs Nicolson Green Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Green Umber on one side and Nicolson Green 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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