Mint Julep vs Violet Petal

Mint Julep and Violet Petal come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Hue-wise, Mint Julep belongs to the green family and Violet Petal to the purple family. The 26-point LRV gap — 80 for Mint Julep vs 54 for Violet Petal — means Mint Julep will open up a space more effectively. Where Mint Julep leans green, Violet Petal reads purple — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 30.1 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.