Pale Lime vs Phthalo Green
Pale Lime and Phthalo Green come from the same Little Greene collection. Hue-wise, Pale Lime belongs to the beige-yellow family and Phthalo Green to the green family. The 9-point LRV gap — 54 for Pale Lime vs 46 for Phthalo Green — means Pale Lime will open up a space more effectively. Where Pale Lime leans yellow, Phthalo Green reads green — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 31.4 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. 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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Pale Lime vs Phthalo Green Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Pale Lime on one side and Phthalo 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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