Vert De Terre vs Softened Green

Vert De Terre is a Farrow & Ball color while Softened Green comes from Sherwin-Williams. Hue-wise, Vert De Terre belongs to the greige-grey family and Softened Green to the green-greige family. At LRV 49 vs 46, Softened Green 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 — Vert De Terre's warm character against Softened Green's neutral — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. With a ΔE of 1.5, the difference is subtle — you'd need them side by side to reliably tell them apart. Below you'll find 4 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

Vert De Terre vs Softened Green in Real Spaces

4 real rooms side by side. Vert De Terre and Softened 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 Vert De Terre and Softened Green is what sets these apart most in this context.

Vert De TerreFarrow and Ball Vert De Terre cozy bedroom

@studio.halliday

Softened GreenSw 6177 Nursery

@johnrowan_the_painter

Kitchen

Kitchen lighting tends to be bright and directional, which sharpens contrast and makes undertone differences more apparent. The temperature contrast between Vert De Terre and Softened Green is what sets these apart most in this context.

Vert De TerreFarrow and Ball Vert De Terre 234 kitchen

@les.jolis.interieurs

Softened GreenSherwin Williams SW 6177 kitchen color

@leurapaint

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. Vert De Terre brings more warmth to the space, while Softened Green keeps things cooler and crisper.

Vert De TerreDining room pistache interior Farrow and Ball Vert de Terre

@independentwoman_alnwick21

Softened GreenSW Softened Green dining room color

@lynchpropaint2

Kitchen Cabinets

On cabinetry, undertone and temperature become more pronounced against countertops and hardware. The temperature contrast between Vert De Terre and Softened Green is what sets these apart most in this context.

Vert De TerreVert De Terre kitchen cabinets color

@whitstablefurniturepaintingco

Softened GreenSW 6177 kitchen cabinets paint review

@pezzottipainting

Color Details

Vert De Terre
Farrow & Ball · 234
Hex#b7b8a4
LRV46.5
BrandFarrow & Ball
Number234
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Softened Green
Sherwin-Williams · 6177
Hex#BBBCA7
LRV49.3
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6177
Undertone
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium

Vert De Terre vs Softened Green Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Vert De Terre on one side and Softened Green on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.

More Vert De Terre comparisons

See how Vert De Terre stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Vert De Terre
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Vert De Terre
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite reads noticeably lighter

Iron Ore
Vert De Terre
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Vert De Terre is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Vert De Terre
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone reads slightly lighter

Evergreen Fog
Vert De Terre
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Vert De Terre reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Vert De Terre
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads slightly lighter

Agreeable Gray
Vert De Terre
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads noticeably lighter

Denim Drift
Vert De Terre
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Vert De Terre reads noticeably lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Vert De Terre
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads slightly lighter

Balboa Mist
Vert De Terre
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads noticeably lighter

Vintage Vogue
Vert De Terre
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Vert De Terre is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Vert De Terre
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Vert De Terre reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
Vert De Terre
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Vert De Terre is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Vert De Terre
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Vert De Terre reads noticeably lighter

Black grey
Vert De Terre
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Vert De Terre is the lighter choice

Piazza
Vert De Terre
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza reads noticeably lighter

Humble Yellow
Vert De Terre
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow reads slightly lighter

Windmill Lane
Vert De Terre
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Vert De Terre reads noticeably lighter

Senses
Vert De Terre
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Vert De Terre reads slightly lighter

Lamp Black
Vert De Terre
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Vert De Terre is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Vert De Terre
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen reads slightly lighter

Tea with Florence
Vert De Terre
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Vert De Terre is the lighter choice

Thames Fog
Vert De Terre
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Vert De Terre reads noticeably lighter

Ocean Abyss
Vert De Terre
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Vert De Terre is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Vert De Terre
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Nearly identical in tone

Teton Blue
Vert De Terre
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Vert De Terre reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-2
Vert De Terre
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Vert De Terre
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Vert De Terre
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Vert De Terre
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Vert De Terre is the lighter choice