Guilford Green vs Tea Light
Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Hue-wise, Guilford Green belongs to the beige-green family and Tea Light to the green-yellow family. At LRV 60 vs 57, Tea Light will read as the brighter of the two — a 3-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Guilford Green's yellow character against Tea Light's green — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 7.7, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Guilford Green vs Tea Light in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Guilford Green and Tea Light are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
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. Tea Light reads more restrained here, while Guilford Green adds a sense of enclosure and warmth.
Kitchen Cabinets
On cabinetry, undertone and temperature become more pronounced against countertops and hardware. The temperature contrast between Guilford Green and Tea Light is what sets these apart most in this context.
Color Details
Guilford Green vs Tea Light Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Guilford Green on one side and Tea Light 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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