Nicolson Green vs Senses

Nicolson GreenBenjamin MoorevsSensesJotunΔE 22.7Distinct difference

Where Nicolson Green belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Senses is a Jotun color. Hue-wise, Nicolson Green belongs to the green-grey family and Senses to the beige-greige family. Senses (LRV 41) reflects noticeably more light than Nicolson Green (LRV 22), a difference of 20 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Nicolson Green runs green while Senses is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 22.7, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Nicolson Green
Benjamin Moore · CW-500
Hex#75806A
LRV21.7
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberCW-500
UndertoneGreen
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark
Senses
Jotun · 2024
Hex#bea795
LRV41.3
BrandJotun
Number2024
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Nicolson Green vs Senses Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Nicolson Green on one side and Senses on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.

More Nicolson Green comparisons

See how Nicolson Green stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Nicolson Green
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Nicolson Green
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Nicolson Green
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Nicolson Green reads noticeably lighter

Purbeck Stone
Nicolson Green
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone is the lighter choice

Evergreen Fog
Nicolson Green
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Evergreen Fog reads slightly lighter

Mizzle
Nicolson Green
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle is the lighter choice

Agreeable Gray
Nicolson Green
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Nicolson Green
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Denim Drift reads slightly lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Nicolson Green
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Nicolson Green
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Nicolson Green
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Nicolson Green reads slightly lighter

Pale Green
Nicolson Green
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Pale Green reads slightly lighter

Pine Needle
Nicolson Green
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Nicolson Green reads noticeably lighter

Cement grey
Nicolson Green
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Nearly identical in tone

Black grey
Nicolson Green
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Nicolson Green reads noticeably lighter

Piazza
Nicolson Green
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
Nicolson Green
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow is the lighter choice

Windmill Lane
Nicolson Green
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Windmill Lane reads slightly lighter

Lamp Black
Nicolson Green
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Nicolson Green reads noticeably lighter

Washed Linen
Nicolson Green
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen is the lighter choice

Antique White
Nicolson Green
Antique White
Jotun
Antique White
LRV 56

Antique White is the lighter choice

Tea with Florence
Nicolson Green
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Nicolson Green reads slightly lighter

Thames Fog
Nicolson Green
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Thames Fog reads slightly lighter

Ocean Abyss
Nicolson Green
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Nicolson Green reads noticeably lighter

Classic Silver
Nicolson Green
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver is the lighter choice

Teton Blue
Nicolson Green
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Teton Blue reads slightly lighter

RAL 110-2
Nicolson Green
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Nicolson Green
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Nicolson Green
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Nicolson Green
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Nicolson Green reads slightly lighter