Guilford Green vs Deep orange
Where Guilford Green belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Deep orange is a RAL Classic color. Guilford Green reads as beige-green, while Deep orange reads as beige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Guilford Green (LRV 57) reflects noticeably more light than Deep orange (LRV 29), a difference of 28 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 71.4, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Guilford Green vs Deep orange in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Seeing Guilford Green and Deep orange in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Kitchen
In a kitchen, colors are seen under bright task lighting that amplifies undertones — what reads neutral elsewhere can show its hand here. Guilford Green reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Deep orange.
House
Seen across an entire facade, subtle tonal differences become pronounced. What reads as nearly the same on a chip often reads as clearly different at scale. Guilford Green reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Deep orange.
Color Details
Guilford Green vs Deep orange Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Guilford Green on one side and Deep orange 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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