Active Green vs Straw Harvest
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Active Green reads as green, while Straw Harvest reads as beige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Straw Harvest (LRV 59) reflects noticeably more light than Active Green (LRV 49), a difference of 10 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Active Green runs cool while Straw Harvest is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of NaN, 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.
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Active Green vs Straw Harvest Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Active Green on one side and Straw Harvest 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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