April Green vs Mesclun Green

April GreenJotunvsMesclun GreenSherwin-WilliamsΔE 13.6Distinct difference

April Green (Jotun) and Mesclun Green (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, April Green belongs to the beige-green family and Mesclun Green to the green-yellow family. The 8-point LRV gap — 42 for Mesclun Green vs 34 for April Green — means Mesclun Green will open up a space more effectively. Where April Green leans warm, Mesclun Green reads neutral — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 13.6 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

April Green
Jotun · 8109
Hex#a4a178
LRV34.0
BrandJotun
Number8109
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Mesclun Green
Sherwin-Williams · 6724
Hex#9DB682
LRV42.5
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6724
Undertone
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium

April Green vs Mesclun Green Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see April Green on one side and Mesclun 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 April Green comparisons

See how April Green stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
April Green
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
April Green
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
April Green
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

April Green is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
April Green
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone reads noticeably lighter

Evergreen Fog
April Green
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

April Green reads slightly lighter

Mizzle
April Green
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads noticeably lighter

Agreeable Gray
April Green
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
April Green
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

April Green reads slightly lighter

Tranquil Dawn
April Green
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads noticeably lighter

Balboa Mist
April Green
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
April Green
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

April Green reads noticeably lighter

Pale Green
April Green
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Nearly identical in tone

Pine Needle
April Green
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

April Green is the lighter choice

Cement grey
April Green
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

April Green reads slightly lighter

Black grey
April Green
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

April Green is the lighter choice

Piazza
April Green
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
April Green
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow reads noticeably lighter

Windmill Lane
April Green
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Nearly identical in tone

Senses
April Green
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Senses reads slightly lighter

Lamp Black
April Green
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

April Green is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
April Green
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen reads noticeably lighter

Tea with Florence
April Green
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

April Green reads noticeably lighter

Thames Fog
April Green
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

April Green reads slightly lighter

Ocean Abyss
April Green
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

April Green is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
April Green
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver reads noticeably lighter

Teton Blue
April Green
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

April Green reads slightly lighter

RAL 110-2
April Green
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
April Green
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
April Green
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
April Green
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

April Green reads noticeably lighter