April Green vs Direct Green
Where April Green belongs to Jotun's range, Direct Green is a Sherwin-Williams color. Hue-wise, April Green belongs to the beige-green family and Direct Green to the green family. April Green (LRV 34) reflects noticeably more light than Direct Green (LRV 19), a difference of 15 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. April Green runs warm while Direct Green is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 45.7, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. 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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April Green vs Direct Green Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see April Green on one side and Direct 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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