Iguana Green vs Mallard Green
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Iguana Green reads as green-yellow, while Mallard Green reads as blue-green — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Iguana Green (LRV 30) reflects noticeably more light than Mallard Green (LRV 8), a difference of 23 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Iguana Green runs green while Mallard Green is decidedly blue, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 72.8, 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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Iguana Green vs Mallard Green Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Iguana Green on one side and Mallard 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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