Mauve Desert vs Winter Green
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Mauve Desert reads as grey, while Winter Green reads as blue-green — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Winter Green (LRV 74) reflects noticeably more light than Mauve Desert (LRV 38), a difference of 36 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Mauve Desert runs red while Winter Green is decidedly green and blue, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 34.2, 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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Mauve Desert vs Winter Green Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Mauve Desert on one side and Winter 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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