Guilford Green vs S 3005-B20G
Where Guilford Green belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, S 3005-B20G is a NCS color. Hue-wise, Guilford Green belongs to the beige-green family and S 3005-B20G to the blue-grey family. Guilford Green (LRV 57) reflects noticeably more light than S 3005-B20G (LRV 40), a difference of 18 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Guilford Green runs yellow while S 3005-B20G is decidedly neutral, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 21.6, 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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Guilford Green vs S 3005-B20G Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Guilford Green on one side and S 3005-B20G 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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