Portland Stone - Dark vs Herbal Wash
Portland Stone - Dark is a Little Greene color while Herbal Wash comes from Sherwin-Williams. These are both beige-greiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige-greige to land. With LRVs of 33 and 33, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. The tonal difference — Portland Stone - Dark's yellow character against Herbal Wash's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 4.0, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. 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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Portland Stone - Dark vs Herbal Wash Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Portland Stone - Dark on one side and Herbal Wash 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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