Stem Green vs Calamine
Where Stem Green belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Calamine is a Farrow & Ball color. Stem Green reads as green-yellow, while Calamine reads as pink-red — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Calamine (LRV 68) reflects noticeably more light than Stem Green (LRV 51), a difference of 17 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Stem Green runs green while Calamine is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 44.7, 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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Stem Green vs Calamine Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Stem Green on one side and Calamine 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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