Mermaid Green vs Orleans Violet
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Mermaid Green reads as blue-green, while Orleans Violet reads as pink-purple — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Orleans Violet (LRV 68) reflects noticeably more light than Mermaid Green (LRV 61), a difference of 6 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Mermaid Green runs green and blue while Orleans Violet is decidedly red, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 38.1, 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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Mermaid Green vs Orleans Violet Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Mermaid Green on one side and Orleans Violet 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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