Arbor Vitae vs Side Kick
Where Arbor Vitae belongs to Cloverdale Paint's range, Side Kick is a PPG color. Hue-wise, Arbor Vitae belongs to the green-yellow family and Side Kick to the grey family. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (54 vs 53), so they'll read as similarly Medium in most lighting conditions. At ΔE 0.5, these are close — the kind of difference that matters when choosing between them, but doesn't read strongly in a finished 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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Arbor Vitae vs Side Kick Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Arbor Vitae on one side and Side Kick 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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