Duck Green vs Olivetone
Where Duck Green belongs to Farrow & Ball's range, Olivetone is a Sherwin-Williams color. Hue-wise, Duck Green belongs to the green-grey family and Olivetone to the green family. Olivetone (LRV 11) reflects noticeably more light than Duck Green (LRV 8), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean neutral, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 7.9 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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Duck Green vs Olivetone Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Duck Green on one side and Olivetone 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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