Bamboo Stem vs Lounge Green
Where Bamboo Stem belongs to Dulux's range, Lounge Green is a Sherwin-Williams color. Hue-wise, Bamboo Stem belongs to the green-yellow family and Lounge Green to the green family. Bamboo Stem (LRV 41) reflects noticeably more light than Lounge Green (LRV 36), a difference of 5 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Bamboo Stem runs neutral while Lounge Green is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 9.6 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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Bamboo Stem vs Lounge Green Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Bamboo Stem on one side and Lounge 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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