Lily Pad vs Plum Royale
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Lily Pad belongs to the yellow family and Plum Royale to the grey family. Lily Pad (LRV 51) reflects noticeably more light than Plum Royale (LRV 6), a difference of 44 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Lily Pad runs green while Plum Royale is decidedly purple, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 58.8, 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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Lily Pad vs Plum Royale Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Lily Pad on one side and Plum Royale 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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