Active Green vs River Rouge

Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Active Green reads as green, while River Rouge reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 49 vs 12, Active Green will read as the brighter of the two — a 38-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Active Green's cool character against River Rouge's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 61.5, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.