Phthalo Green vs Jolly Green
Phthalo Green is a Little Greene color while Jolly Green comes from Sherwin-Williams. These are both greens, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within green to land. At LRV 46 vs 30, Phthalo Green will read as the brighter of the two — a 16-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Phthalo Green's green character against Jolly Green's cool — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 15.8, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. 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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Phthalo Green vs Jolly Green Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Phthalo Green on one side and Jolly 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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