May green vs Houseplant
May green (RAL Classic) and Houseplant (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. May green reads as green, while Houseplant reads as green-yellow — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 6-point LRV gap — 20 for May green vs 14 for Houseplant — means May green will open up a space more effectively. ΔE 9.7 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same 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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May green vs Houseplant Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see May green on one side and Houseplant 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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