Studio Green vs Dard Hunter Green
Studio Green is a Farrow & Ball color while Dard Hunter Green comes from Sherwin-Williams. These are both green-greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within green-grey to land. With LRVs of 7 and 6, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. The tonal difference — Studio Green's neutral character against Dard Hunter Green's cool — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 7.1, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 5 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Studio Green vs Dard Hunter Green in Real Spaces
5 real rooms side by side. Studio Green and Dard Hunter 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.
Bedroom
Bedroom walls are often seen under warm artificial light, a context that shifts both colors from how they look on a chip. The temperature contrast between Dard Hunter Green and Studio Green is what sets these apart most in this context.
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. Dard Hunter Green brings more warmth to the space, while Studio Green keeps things cooler and crisper.
Bathroom
Bathrooms amplify color — the enclosed space and reflective surfaces make what reads subtle elsewhere feel more present here. The temperature contrast between Dard Hunter Green and Studio Green is what sets these apart most in this context.
Front Door
Front doors are seen in isolation against the rest of the facade, which makes them a high-stakes surface where even subtle differences matter. Studio Green reads more restrained here, while Dard Hunter Green adds a sense of enclosure and warmth.
Kitchen Cabinets
On cabinetry, undertone and temperature become more pronounced against countertops and hardware. The temperature contrast between Dard Hunter Green and Studio Green is what sets these apart most in this context.
Color Details
Studio Green vs Dard Hunter Green Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Studio Green on one side and Dard Hunter 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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