Phthalo Green vs Straightforward Green
Where Phthalo Green belongs to Little Greene's range, Straightforward Green is a Sherwin-Williams color. These are both greens, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within green to land. Phthalo Green (LRV 46) reflects noticeably more light than Straightforward Green (LRV 29), a difference of 16 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Phthalo Green runs green while Straightforward Green is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 21.0, 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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Phthalo Green vs Straightforward Green Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Phthalo Green on one side and Straightforward 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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