Active Green vs Larchmere
Active Green and Larchmere come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Active Green belongs to the green family and Larchmere to the blue-green family. The 8-point LRV gap — 49 for Active Green vs 41 for Larchmere — means Active Green will open up a space more effectively. Both share a cool character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 14.0 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Active Green vs Larchmere in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Active Green and Larchmere in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Front Door
On a front door, the color is both the first and last thing you see — a context where even a modest tonal difference reads clearly. Active Green reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Larchmere.
Color Details
Active Green vs Larchmere Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Active Green on one side and Larchmere 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.