New Retro vs Timid Absinthe
Where New Retro belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Timid Absinthe is a Valspar color. Hue-wise, New Retro belongs to the green family and Timid Absinthe to the yellow family. New Retro (LRV 77) reflects noticeably more light than Timid Absinthe (LRV 72), a difference of 5 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 7.1 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. 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 Timid Absinthe Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see New Retro on one side and Timid Absinthe 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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