Tea with Florence vs Direct Green
Tea with Florence (Little Greene) and Direct Green (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Tea with Florence belongs to the blue family and Direct Green to the green family. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 18 vs 19 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. Where Tea with Florence leans blue, Direct Green reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 58.9 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. 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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Tea with Florence vs Direct Green Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Tea with Florence on one side and Direct 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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