Avocado vs Messenger Bag paint color comparison

Avocado vs Messenger Bag

AvocadoSherwin-WilliamsvsMessenger BagSherwin-WilliamsΔE 5.8 — Noticeable difference

Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Avocado reads as beige-greige, while Messenger Bag reads as greige-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (20 vs 18), so they'll read as similarly Medium in most lighting conditions. Both lean warm, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 5.8 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Avocado
Sherwin-Williams · 2861
LRV20.2
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number2861
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Messenger Bag
Sherwin-Williams · 7740
LRV17.7
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number7740
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark

Avocado vs Messenger Bag Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Avocado on one side and Messenger Bag 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.