Dublin Bay 3 vs Direct Green
Where Dublin Bay 3 belongs to Dulux's range, Direct 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. Dublin Bay 3 (LRV 22) reflects noticeably more light than Direct Green (LRV 19), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Dublin Bay 3 runs neutral while Direct Green is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 10.6, 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.
Color Details
Dublin Bay 3 vs Direct Green Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Dublin Bay 3 on one side and Direct 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.
More Dublin Bay 3 comparisons
See how Dublin Bay 3 stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.
