ColorplanCard Room Green vs Carolina Gull
Farrow & Ball Card Room Green No.79 compared with Benjamin Moore Carolina Gull 2138-40
Card Room Green and Carolina Gull are very close, with only a subtle difference in undertone. Both have a green-yellow (khaki) undertone. They're close enough (ΔE 1.1) that most people won't see a difference on a wall, so one can usually stand in for the other.
ΔE 1.1 · Very close
How different the two colors look. Under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall; over 5 is clearly different.
Side by side
| Card Room Green | Carolina Gull | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Farrow & Ball | Benjamin Moore |
| Code | No.79 | 2138-40 |
| LRV | 26 | 26 |
| Undertone | green-yellow | green-yellow |
| Family | Green | Green |
| HEX | #878F81 | #858D81 |
| Good for | bedrooms, offices | bedrooms, offices |
Questions
What is the difference between Card Room Green and Carolina Gull?
Card Room Green and Carolina Gull are very close, with only a subtle difference in undertone. Both have a green-yellow (khaki) undertone. They're close enough (ΔE 1.1) that most people won't see a difference on a wall, so one can usually stand in for the other.
Which is lighter, Card Room Green or Carolina Gull?
They have the same LRV (26), so they're equally light.
How does Card Room Green compare to Carolina Gull in a north-facing room?
In north light Card Room Green will look a little cooler and grayer than on the chip. Carolina Gull has a cool undertone that north light will push cooler and grayer; warm white trim helps balance it.
Based on published color values. Screens vary, so always check a physical sample before buying.