Hearty Hosta vs Freshwater Green
Where Hearty Hosta belongs to PPG's range, Freshwater Green is a Valspar color. Hue-wise, Hearty Hosta belongs to the green family and Freshwater Green to the green-yellow family. Freshwater Green (LRV 56) reflects noticeably more light than Hearty Hosta (LRV 44), a difference of 12 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 18.8, 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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Hearty Hosta vs Freshwater Green Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Hearty Hosta on one side and Freshwater 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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