Pure Essence vs Soft Mint
Where Pure Essence belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Soft Mint is a Jotun color. Hue-wise, Pure Essence belongs to the green family and Soft Mint to the green-grey family. Pure Essence (LRV 66) reflects noticeably more light than Soft Mint (LRV 61), a difference of 6 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Pure Essence runs green while Soft Mint is decidedly neutral, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 8.1 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. 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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Pure Essence vs Soft Mint Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Pure Essence on one side and Soft Mint 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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