Nicolson Green vs Privilege Green
Nicolson Green is a Benjamin Moore color while Privilege Green comes from Sherwin-Williams. These are both green-greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within green-grey to land. With LRVs of 22 and 23, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. The tonal difference — Nicolson Green's green character against Privilege Green's neutral — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 3.7, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Nicolson Green vs Privilege Green in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Nicolson Green and Privilege Green 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.
House
At full exterior scale, the difference between these two colors becomes much easier to judge than from a small chip. Side by side like this, the difference is easy to read — which is exactly why seeing them in a real space is more useful than comparing chips.
Kitchen Cabinets
On cabinetry, undertone and temperature become more pronounced against countertops and hardware. Side by side like this, the difference is easy to read — which is exactly why seeing them in a real space is more useful than comparing chips.
Color Details
Nicolson Green vs Privilege Green Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Nicolson Green on one side and Privilege 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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