Pleasant Grove vs Dublin Bay 3
Where Pleasant Grove belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Dublin Bay 3 is a Dulux color. These are both greens, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within green to land. Pleasant Grove (LRV 31) reflects noticeably more light than Dublin Bay 3 (LRV 22), a difference of 9 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Pleasant Grove runs green while Dublin Bay 3 is decidedly neutral, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 17.4, 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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Pleasant Grove vs Dublin Bay 3 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Pleasant Grove on one side and Dublin Bay 3 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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