Tracery II vs Softened Green
Tracery II (Little Greene) and Softened Green (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Tracery II belongs to the greige-grey family and Softened Green to the green-greige family. The 3-point LRV gap — 49 for Softened Green vs 46 for Tracery II — means Softened Green will open up a space more effectively. Where Tracery II leans yellow, Softened Green reads neutral — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 2.5 puts them in subtle territory — distinguishable in direct comparison, less so from across a room. 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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Tracery II vs Softened Green Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Tracery II on one side and Softened 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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