Bay Water vs Green Sprout
Bay Water is a Behr color while Green Sprout comes from Sherwin-Williams. Bay Water reads as grey, while Green Sprout reads as beige-green — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 40 vs 34, Bay Water will read as the brighter of the two — a 6-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Bay Water's yellow character against Green Sprout's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 6.5, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. 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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Bay Water vs Green Sprout Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Bay Water on one side and Green Sprout 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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