Kalamata vs Steamed Spinach

Kalamata and Steamed Spinach come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Hue-wise, Kalamata belongs to the pink family and Steamed Spinach to the blue-green family. The 4-point LRV gap — 16 for Steamed Spinach vs 11 for Kalamata — means Steamed Spinach will open up a space more effectively. Where Kalamata leans red, Steamed Spinach reads green — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 38.1 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.