Sand vs Olive green
Where Sand belongs to Jotun's range, Olive green is a RAL Classic color. Hue-wise, Sand belongs to the beige-greige family and Olive green to the green-yellow family. Sand (LRV 56) reflects noticeably more light than Olive green (LRV 11), a difference of 46 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 46.0, 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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Sand vs Olive green Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Sand on one side and Olive 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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