Hawthorne Green vs Violet Sparkle
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Hawthorne Green belongs to the beige-green family and Violet Sparkle to the blue-grey family. Hawthorne Green (LRV 76) reflects noticeably more light than Violet Sparkle (LRV 69), a difference of 8 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Hawthorne Green runs yellow while Violet Sparkle is decidedly blue, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 20.9, 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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Hawthorne Green vs Violet Sparkle Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Hawthorne Green on one side and Violet Sparkle 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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