Nottingham Green vs Shadow Gray
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Nottingham Green reads as green, while Shadow Gray reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Nottingham Green (LRV 73) reflects noticeably more light than Shadow Gray (LRV 40), a difference of 33 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Nottingham Green runs green while Shadow Gray is decidedly blue, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 30.4, 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.
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Nottingham Green vs Shadow Gray Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Nottingham Green on one side and Shadow Gray 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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