Green Ground vs Pickling Spice
Where Green Ground belongs to Farrow & Ball's range, Pickling Spice is a PPG color. Green Ground reads as beige-green, while Pickling Spice reads as yellow — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Green Ground (LRV 67) reflects noticeably more light than Pickling Spice (LRV 62), a difference of 5 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 4.9 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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Green Ground vs Pickling Spice Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Green Ground on one side and Pickling Spice 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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