Laurel vs Plymouth Green
Where Laurel belongs to Jotun's range, Plymouth Green is a Sherwin-Williams color. Laurel reads as greige-grey, while Plymouth Green reads as green-yellow — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Plymouth Green (LRV 45) reflects noticeably more light than Laurel (LRV 41), a difference of 4 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Laurel runs warm while Plymouth Green is decidedly neutral, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 5.9 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. 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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Laurel vs Plymouth Green Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Laurel on one side and Plymouth 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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