Guilford Green vs Metropolitan
Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Hue-wise, Guilford Green belongs to the beige-green family and Metropolitan to the grey family. At LRV 57 vs 50, Guilford Green will read as the brighter of the two — a 7-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Guilford Green's yellow character against Metropolitan's green — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 14.6, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below you'll find 3 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Guilford Green vs Metropolitan in Real Spaces
3 real rooms side by side. Seeing Guilford Green and Metropolitan in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Living Room
Living rooms test a color across a full range of conditions — morning sun, afternoon shade, and evening lamp light all shift how both of these read. Guilford Green has the edge in reflectance, which shows as a quiet sense of added space rather than an obvious contrast.
Bedroom
Bedroom walls are often seen under warm artificial light, a context that shifts both colors from how they look on a chip. The brightness difference is modest but present — Guilford Green gives the walls a little more lift.
Bathroom
Bathrooms amplify color — the enclosed space and reflective surfaces make what reads subtle elsewhere feel more present here. The brightness difference is modest but present — Guilford Green gives the walls a little more lift.
Color Details
Guilford Green vs Metropolitan Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Guilford Green on one side and Metropolitan 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.
More Guilford Green comparisons
See how Guilford Green stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.
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At LRV 57 vs 13, Guilford Green is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 57 vs 44, Guilford Green is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 57 vs 12, Guilford Green is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 57 vs 12, Guilford Green is decisively the brighter choice.
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