New Retro vs Saybrook Sage
New Retro and Saybrook Sage come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. New Retro reads as green, while Saybrook Sage reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 31-point LRV gap — 77 for New Retro vs 45 for Saybrook Sage — means New Retro will open up a space more effectively. Both share a green character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 21.1 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.
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New Retro vs Saybrook Sage Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see New Retro on one side and Saybrook Sage 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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