Fiddlehead vs Olive Green
Where Fiddlehead belongs to Cloverdale Paint's range, Olive Green is a PPG color. Fiddlehead reads as beige-greige, while Olive Green reads as beige-green — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Fiddlehead (LRV 12) reflects noticeably more light than Olive Green (LRV 9), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 3.8 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. 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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Fiddlehead vs Olive Green Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Fiddlehead on one side and Olive Green 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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