ComparisonComparisonBenjamin Moore HC-129 and Farrow & Ball 214, ΔE 5.05 apart
Benjamin Moore Southfield Green (HC-129) and Farrow & Ball Arsenic (214) measure a delta-E of 5.05 apart. Arsenic is 3.2 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Arsenic holds more color, chroma 22.1 against 19.1, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Southfield Green depth in Farrow & Ball's line, start from its LRV of 36.7 rather than matching by name.
Benjamin Moore Southfield Green and Farrow & Ball Arsenic are delta-E 5.05 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Benjamin Moore Southfield Green and Farrow & Ball Arsenic is delta-E 5.05.
Farrow & Ball Arsenic is lighter than Benjamin Moore Southfield Green by 3.2 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Farrow & Ball Arsenic carries more color than Benjamin Moore Southfield Green - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Southfield Green | Arsenic | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Benjamin Moore | Farrow & Ball |
| Code | HC-129 | 214 |
| Hex | #87AB93 | #83B49D |
| Light reflectance | 36.7 | 39.9 |
| Undertone | green | green |
| Chroma | 19.1 | 22.1 |
| Hue angle | 154.1° | 162.8° |
| Color family | green | teal |