South Beach vs Summer Green
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, South Beach belongs to the blue family and Summer Green to the blue-green family. Summer Green (LRV 74) reflects noticeably more light than South Beach (LRV 60), a difference of 14 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean green and blue, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 12.6, 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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South Beach vs Summer Green Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see South Beach on one side and Summer Green 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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