Northern Lights vs Green Balloon
Where Northern Lights belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Green Balloon is a PPG color. Both sit in the green family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Green Balloon (LRV 47) reflects noticeably more light than Northern Lights (LRV 43), a difference of 4 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 4.8 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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Northern Lights vs Green Balloon Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Northern Lights on one side and Green Balloon 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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