Thornton Sage vs Wavecrest
Thornton Sage (Benjamin Moore) and Wavecrest (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Thornton Sage belongs to the green-yellow family and Wavecrest to the green family. The 3-point LRV gap — 69 for Wavecrest vs 66 for Thornton Sage — means Wavecrest will open up a space more effectively. Where Thornton Sage leans green, Wavecrest reads neutral — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 1.2 puts them in subtle territory — distinguishable in direct comparison, less so from across a room. 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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Thornton Sage vs Wavecrest Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Thornton Sage on one side and Wavecrest 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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