Overcast vs Thayer Green
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Overcast belongs to the beige-greige family and Thayer Green to the green-greige family. Overcast (LRV 69) reflects noticeably more light than Thayer Green (LRV 29), a difference of 40 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean yellow, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 27.3, 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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Overcast vs Thayer Green Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Overcast on one side and Thayer 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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