Bonsai Tint vs Plummy

Bonsai Tint and Plummy come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Bonsai Tint reads as green-yellow, while Plummy reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 49-point LRV gap — 60 for Bonsai Tint vs 11 for Plummy — means Bonsai Tint will open up a space more effectively. Where Bonsai Tint leans neutral, Plummy reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 54.0 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.