Tavern Charcoal vs Ficus
Where Tavern Charcoal belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Ficus is a Tikkurila color. Hue-wise, Tavern Charcoal belongs to the greige-grey family and Ficus to the green-grey family. Tavern Charcoal (LRV 10) reflects noticeably more light than Ficus (LRV 7), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 5.5 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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Tavern Charcoal vs Ficus Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Tavern Charcoal on one side and Ficus 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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