Lime Tart vs Purbeck Stone
Where Lime Tart belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Purbeck Stone is a Farrow & Ball color. Lime Tart reads as green, while Purbeck Stone reads as greige-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Purbeck Stone (LRV 52) reflects noticeably more light than Lime Tart (LRV 49), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Lime Tart runs green while Purbeck Stone is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 46.5, 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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Lime Tart vs Purbeck Stone Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Lime Tart on one side and Purbeck Stone 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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