Airy Green vs Wavecrest
Airy Green (Jotun) and Wavecrest (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Airy Green belongs to the green-grey family and Wavecrest to the green family. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 69 vs 69 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. Where Airy Green leans warm, Wavecrest reads neutral — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 2.7 puts them in subtle territory — distinguishable in direct comparison, less so from across a room. 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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Airy Green vs Wavecrest Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Airy Green on one side and Wavecrest 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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