Silver Marlin vs Wild Orchid
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Silver Marlin reads as green-grey, while Wild Orchid reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Silver Marlin (LRV 56) reflects noticeably more light than Wild Orchid (LRV 25), a difference of 31 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Silver Marlin runs green while Wild Orchid is decidedly purple, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 33.0, 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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Silver Marlin vs Wild Orchid Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Silver Marlin on one side and Wild Orchid 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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