Medici Malachite vs Silver Marlin
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Medici Malachite belongs to the blue-green family and Silver Marlin to the green-grey family. Silver Marlin (LRV 56) reflects noticeably more light than Medici Malachite (LRV 33), a difference of 23 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean green, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 28.0, 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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Medici Malachite vs Silver Marlin Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Medici Malachite on one side and Silver Marlin 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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