Misted Green vs Nicolson Green
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. These are both green-greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within green-grey to land. Misted Green (LRV 46) reflects noticeably more light than Nicolson Green (LRV 22), a difference of 25 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 23.0, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Misted Green vs Nicolson Green in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Seeing Misted Green and Nicolson Green in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
House
Seen across an entire facade, subtle tonal differences become pronounced. What reads as nearly the same on a chip often reads as clearly different at scale. Misted Green reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Nicolson Green.
Kitchen Cabinets
Kitchen cabinets are constantly compared against adjacent materials, which means subtle differences between these two become much more visible. Misted Green reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Nicolson Green.
Color Details
Misted Green vs Nicolson Green Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Misted Green on one side and Nicolson 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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