Sap Green vs Gecko
Sap Green is a Farrow & Ball color while Gecko comes from Sherwin-Williams. Sap Green reads as green-yellow, while Gecko reads as yellow — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. With LRVs of 21 and 22, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. The tonal difference — Sap Green's warm character against Gecko's neutral — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 16.3, 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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Sap Green vs Gecko Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Sap Green on one side and Gecko 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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