Kalamata vs Spearmint Ice paint color comparison

Kalamata vs Spearmint Ice

KalamataBenjamin MoorevsSpearmint IceBenjamin MooreΔE 60.1 — Very different colors

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Kalamata reads as pink, while Spearmint Ice reads as green — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 78 vs 11, Spearmint Ice will read as the brighter of the two — a 67-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Kalamata's red character against Spearmint Ice's green — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 60.1, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Kalamata
Benjamin Moore · AF-630
LRV11.3
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberAF-630
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark
Spearmint Ice
Benjamin Moore · 596
LRV78.2
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number596
UndertoneGreen
TemperatureCool
BrightnessLight

Kalamata vs Spearmint Ice Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Kalamata on one side and Spearmint Ice on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.