Van Alen Green vs Violet Petal
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Van Alen Green belongs to the green family and Violet Petal to the purple family. Van Alen Green (LRV 64) reflects noticeably more light than Violet Petal (LRV 54), a difference of 10 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Van Alen Green runs green while Violet Petal is decidedly purple, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 24.5, 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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Van Alen Green vs Violet Petal Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Van Alen Green on one side and Violet Petal 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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