Phthalo Green vs Pure White

Phthalo GreenLittle GreenevsPure WhiteSherwin-WilliamsΔE 71.1Very different colors

Phthalo Green is a Little Greene color while Pure White comes from Sherwin-Williams. Hue-wise, Phthalo Green belongs to the green family and Pure White to the beige-greige family. At LRV 84 vs 46, Pure White will read as the brighter of the two — a 38-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Phthalo Green's green character against Pure White's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 71.1, 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.

Color Details

Phthalo Green
Little Greene · 199
Hex#74c84c
LRV45.5
BrandLittle Greene
Number199
UndertoneGreen
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium
Pure White
Sherwin-Williams · 7005
Hex#EDECE6
LRV84.0
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number7005
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Phthalo Green vs Pure White Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Phthalo Green on one side and Pure White 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 Phthalo Green comparisons

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

White Dove
Phthalo Green
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Phthalo Green
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite reads noticeably lighter

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

Phthalo Green is the lighter choice

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

Purbeck Stone reads slightly lighter

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

Phthalo Green reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Phthalo Green
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads slightly lighter

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

Agreeable Gray reads noticeably lighter

Accessible Beige
Phthalo Green
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Accessible Beige reads noticeably lighter

Denim Drift
Phthalo Green
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Phthalo Green reads noticeably lighter

French Gray
Phthalo Green
French Gray
Farrow & Ball
French Gray
LRV 43

Nearly identical in tone

Naval
Phthalo Green
Naval
Sherwin-Williams
Naval
LRV 4

Phthalo Green is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Phthalo Green
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads slightly lighter

Bancha
Phthalo Green
Bancha
Farrow & Ball
Bancha
LRV 13

Phthalo Green is the lighter choice

Hardwick White
Phthalo Green
Hardwick White
Farrow & Ball
Hardwick White
LRV 44

Nearly identical in tone

Artichoke
Phthalo Green
Artichoke
Sherwin-Williams
Artichoke
LRV 21

Phthalo Green reads noticeably lighter

Balboa Mist
Phthalo Green
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads noticeably lighter

Shoji White
Phthalo Green
Shoji White
Sherwin-Williams
Shoji White
LRV 74

Shoji White is the lighter choice

Snowbound
Phthalo Green
Snowbound
Sherwin-Williams
Snowbound
LRV 83

Snowbound is the lighter choice

Pewter Green
Phthalo Green
Pewter Green
Sherwin-Williams
Pewter Green
LRV 12

Phthalo Green is the lighter choice

Skimming Stone
Phthalo Green
Skimming Stone
Farrow & Ball
Skimming Stone
LRV 68

Skimming Stone reads noticeably lighter

Dix Blue
Phthalo Green
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball
Dix Blue
LRV 41

Phthalo Green reads slightly lighter

Calamine
Phthalo Green
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Calamine
LRV 68

Calamine reads noticeably lighter

Treron
Phthalo Green
Treron
Farrow & Ball
Treron
LRV 25

Phthalo Green reads noticeably lighter

Vintage Vogue
Phthalo Green
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Phthalo Green is the lighter choice

Saybrook Sage
Phthalo Green
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore
Saybrook Sage
LRV 45

Nearly identical in tone

Pale Green
Phthalo Green
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Phthalo Green reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
Phthalo Green
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Phthalo Green is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Phthalo Green
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Phthalo Green reads noticeably lighter

Guilford Green
Phthalo Green
Guilford Green
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
LRV 57

Guilford Green reads slightly lighter

Just Walnut
Phthalo Green
Just Walnut
Dulux
Just Walnut
LRV 72

Just Walnut is the lighter choice

Phthalo Green vs Pure White Paint Color Comparison