Kelly Green vs Freshwater Green
Where Kelly Green belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Freshwater Green is a Valspar color. Kelly Green reads as green, while Freshwater Green reads as green-yellow — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Freshwater Green (LRV 56) reflects noticeably more light than Kelly Green (LRV 27), a difference of 29 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 45.6, 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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Kelly Green vs Freshwater Green Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Kelly Green on one side and Freshwater 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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