Tropical Tale vs Lucky Green
Where Tropical Tale belongs to Cloverdale Paint's range, Lucky Green is a Sherwin-Williams color. These are both greens, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within green to land. Tropical Tale (LRV 29) reflects noticeably more light than Lucky Green (LRV 18), a difference of 11 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 12.6, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. 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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Tropical Tale vs Lucky Green Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Tropical Tale on one side and Lucky 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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