Slaked Lime - Dark vs Portico
Where Slaked Lime - Dark belongs to Little Greene's range, Portico is a Sherwin-Williams color. These are both beige-greiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige-greige to land. Slaked Lime - Dark (LRV 45) reflects noticeably more light than Portico (LRV 42), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Slaked Lime - Dark runs red while Portico is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 3.1 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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Slaked Lime - Dark vs Portico Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Slaked Lime - Dark on one side and Portico 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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