Heirloom vs Livid
Heirloom (Benjamin Moore) and Livid (Little Greene) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Heirloom belongs to the beige family and Livid to the blue-green family. Heirloom has an LRV of 71. Where Heirloom leans red, Livid reads green — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 41.5 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. 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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Heirloom vs Livid Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Heirloom on one side and Livid 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 71 vs 27, Heirloom is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 71 vs 55, Heirloom is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 71 vs 44, Heirloom is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 71 vs 12, Heirloom is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 71 vs 8, Heirloom is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 71 vs 12, Heirloom is decisively the brighter choice.
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