Pastel Green vs Pistachio
Where Pastel Green belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Pistachio is a Jotun color. Pastel Green reads as green, while Pistachio reads as yellow — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Pastel Green (LRV 71) reflects noticeably more light than Pistachio (LRV 58), a difference of 13 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Pastel Green runs green while Pistachio is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 11.9, 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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Pastel Green vs Pistachio Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Pastel Green on one side and Pistachio 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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