Irises vs Slaked Lime Deep
Irises (Benjamin Moore) and Slaked Lime Deep (Little Greene) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Irises belongs to the blue-grey family and Slaked Lime Deep to the beige family. Irises has an LRV of 26. Where Irises leans blue, Slaked Lime Deep reads red — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 33.2 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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Irises vs Slaked Lime Deep Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Irises on one side and Slaked Lime Deep 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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