Picnic Basket vs Silver Marlin
Picnic Basket and Silver Marlin come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. These are both green-greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within green-grey to land. The 3-point LRV gap — 56 for Silver Marlin vs 53 for Picnic Basket — means Silver Marlin will open up a space more effectively. Where Picnic Basket leans neutral, Silver Marlin reads green — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 1.9 puts them in subtle territory — distinguishable in direct comparison, less so from across a room. 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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Picnic Basket vs Silver Marlin Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Picnic Basket on one side and Silver Marlin 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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