Duck Green vs Starboard
Duck Green is a Farrow & Ball color while Starboard comes from Sherwin-Williams. Hue-wise, Duck Green belongs to the green-grey family and Starboard to the blue-green family. At LRV 11 vs 8, Starboard will read as the brighter of the two — a 3-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Duck Green's neutral character against Starboard's cool — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 23.5, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. 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 Starboard Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Duck Green on one side and Starboard 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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