Alexandrite vs Surf Green
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Alexandrite belongs to the green family and Surf Green to the blue-green family. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (22 vs 21), so they'll read as similarly Medium in most lighting conditions. Both lean cool, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 8.6 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Alexandrite vs Surf Green in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Alexandrite and Surf Green are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Front Door
A front door is a focal point — small color differences read clearly at this concentrated scale. Side by side like this, the difference is easy to read — which is exactly why seeing them in a real space is more useful than comparing chips.
Color Details
Alexandrite vs Surf Green Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Alexandrite on one side and Surf Green 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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