Mid Lead Colour vs Portsmouth
Where Mid Lead Colour belongs to Little Greene's range, Portsmouth is a Sherwin-Williams color. Mid Lead Colour reads as grey, while Portsmouth reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Mid Lead Colour (LRV 26) reflects noticeably more light than Portsmouth (LRV 22), a difference of 4 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Mid Lead Colour runs red while Portsmouth is decidedly neutral, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 7.0 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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Mid Lead Colour vs Portsmouth Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Mid Lead Colour on one side and Portsmouth 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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