Spruce Shade vs Calico
Spruce Shade (PPG) and Calico (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Spruce Shade belongs to the green-grey family and Calico to the blue-green family. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 34 vs 35 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. A ΔE of 2.0 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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Spruce Shade vs Calico Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Spruce Shade on one side and Calico 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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