Javan Dawn 1 vs Active Green
Where Javan Dawn 1 belongs to Dulux's range, Active Green is a Sherwin-Williams color. Javan Dawn 1 reads as blue, while Active Green reads as green — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Active Green (LRV 49) reflects noticeably more light than Javan Dawn 1 (LRV 36), a difference of 13 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean cool, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of NaN, 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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Javan Dawn 1 vs Active Green Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Javan Dawn 1 on one side and Active 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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