Active Green vs Rally Green paint color comparison

Active Green vs Rally Green

Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. These are both greens, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within green to land. Active Green (LRV 49) reflects noticeably more light than Rally Green (LRV 44), a difference of 5 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean cool, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 14.5, 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.

Color Details

Active Green
Sherwin-Williams · 6986
LRV49.4
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6986
Undertone—
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium
Rally Green
Sherwin-Williams · 6934
LRV43.9
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6934
Undertone—
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium

Active Green vs Rally Green Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Active Green on one side and Rally Green on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.