Hawthorne Green vs Narcissus
Hawthorne Green is a Benjamin Moore color while Narcissus comes from Sherwin-Williams. Hawthorne Green reads as beige-green, while Narcissus reads as beige-yellow — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 83 vs 76, Narcissus will read as the brighter of the two — a 7-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Hawthorne Green's yellow character against Narcissus's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. With a ΔE of 2.3, the difference is subtle — you'd need them side by side to reliably tell them apart. 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 Narcissus Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Hawthorne Green on one side and Narcissus 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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