Nicolson Green vs Secret Path
Nicolson Green and Secret Path come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. These are both green-greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within green-grey to land. The 6-point LRV gap — 28 for Secret Path vs 22 for Nicolson Green — means Secret Path 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. ΔE 6.7 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Nicolson Green vs Secret Path in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Nicolson Green and Secret Path are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Kitchen Cabinets
Cabinet color is always seen in context — against countertops, backsplash, and hardware — which amplifies undertone differences that might disappear on a plain wall. Secret Path has the edge in reflectance, which shows as a quiet sense of added space rather than an obvious contrast.
Color Details
Nicolson Green vs Secret Path Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Nicolson Green on one side and Secret Path 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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