Guilford Green vs Blue Refrain
Where Guilford Green belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Blue Refrain is a Sherwin-Williams color. Guilford Green reads as beige-green, while Blue Refrain reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Blue Refrain (LRV 64) reflects noticeably more light than Guilford Green (LRV 57), a difference of 7 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Guilford Green runs yellow while Blue Refrain is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 27.3, 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 Blue Refrain Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Guilford Green on one side and Blue Refrain 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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