Hancock Green vs Plum Royale
Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Hancock Green reads as green-yellow, while Plum Royale reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 66 vs 6, Hancock Green will read as the brighter of the two — a 60-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Hancock Green's green and yellow character against Plum Royale's purple — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 65.2, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. 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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Hancock Green vs Plum Royale Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Hancock Green on one side and Plum Royale 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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At LRV 66 vs 52, Hancock Green is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 66 vs 27, Hancock Green is decisively the brighter choice.
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A 11-point LRV gap (66 vs 55) makes Hancock Green the marginally brighter of the two.
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At LRV 66 vs 44, Hancock Green is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 66 vs 12, Hancock Green is decisively the brighter choice.
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Hancock Green reflects far more light (LRV 66 vs 25), opening up a space where Treron encloses it.
At LRV 66 vs 12, Hancock Green is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 66 vs 45, Hancock Green is decisively the brighter choice.
Hancock Green reflects far more light (LRV 66 vs 31), opening up a space where Pale Green encloses it.
Hancock Green reflects far more light (LRV 66 vs 7), opening up a space where Pine Needle encloses it.
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Hancock Green reads slightly lighter (LRV 66 vs 57), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.