Lido Green vs Velvet Cloak
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Lido Green belongs to the green family and Velvet Cloak to the pink family. Lido Green (LRV 76) reflects noticeably more light than Velvet Cloak (LRV 5), a difference of 71 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Lido Green runs green while Velvet Cloak is decidedly red, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 74.4, 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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Lido Green vs Velvet Cloak Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Lido Green on one side and Velvet Cloak 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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