Heather Plum vs Iguana Green
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Heather Plum reads as purple, while Iguana Green reads as green-yellow — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Heather Plum (LRV 47) reflects noticeably more light than Iguana Green (LRV 30), a difference of 16 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Heather Plum runs purple while Iguana Green is decidedly green, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 89.6, 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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Heather Plum vs Iguana Green Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Heather Plum on one side and Iguana Green 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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