Forest Shade vs Fresh Basil
Forest Shade (Dulux) and Fresh Basil (PPG) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Forest Shade belongs to the green-grey family and Fresh Basil to the grey family. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 13 vs 11 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. ΔE 3.6 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same 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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Forest Shade vs Fresh Basil Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Forest Shade on one side and Fresh Basil 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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