Lime Ricky vs Softened Violet

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Hue-wise, Lime Ricky belongs to the beige-yellow family and Softened Violet to the blue-purple family. At LRV 84 vs 27, Lime Ricky will read as the brighter of the two — a 57-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Lime Ricky's yellow character against Softened Violet's blue — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 61.1, 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.