Active Green vs Raisin

Active Green and Raisin come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Active Green reads as green, while Raisin reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 47-point LRV gap — 49 for Active Green vs 3 for Raisin — means Active Green will open up a space more effectively. Where Active Green leans cool, Raisin reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 72.4 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.