Avocado vs Medici Ivory
Avocado and Medici Ivory come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Avocado reads as beige-greige, while Medici Ivory reads as beige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 62-point LRV gap — 82 for Medici Ivory vs 20 for Avocado — means Medici Ivory will open up a space more effectively. Both share a warm character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 41.5 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Avocado vs Medici Ivory in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Seeing Avocado and Medici Ivory in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Bathroom
Small bathrooms intensify color. A shade that seems quiet in a larger room can feel immersive when you're surrounded by it on four walls. Medici Ivory returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.
Kitchen Cabinets
Cabinet color is always seen in context — against countertops, backsplash, and hardware — which amplifies undertone differences that might disappear on a plain wall. Medici Ivory returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.
Color Details
Avocado vs Medici Ivory Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Avocado on one side and Medici Ivory 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.