Green Ivy vs Softened Green
Green Ivy is a Dulux color while Softened Green comes from Sherwin-Williams. These are both green-greiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within green-greige to land. With LRVs of 49 and 49, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. The tonal difference — Green Ivy's warm character against Softened Green's neutral — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. With a ΔE of 2.5, the difference is subtle — you'd need them side by side to reliably tell them apart. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Green Ivy vs Softened Green in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Green Ivy and Softened Green are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Dining Room
Dining room light is typically the warmest in the house, which shifts both colors toward the red end of the spectrum compared to daylight. Green Ivy brings more warmth to the space, while Softened Green keeps things cooler and crisper.
House
At full exterior scale, the difference between these two colors becomes much easier to judge than from a small chip. The temperature contrast between Green Ivy and Softened Green is what sets these apart most in this context.
Color Details
Green Ivy vs Softened Green Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Green Ivy on one side and Softened 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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