Canal Street vs Green Onyx
Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Hue-wise, Canal Street belongs to the greige-grey family and Green Onyx to the green-greige family. At LRV 31 vs 29, Green Onyx will read as the brighter of the two — a 3-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Canal Street's warm character against Green Onyx's neutral — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 5.1, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Canal Street vs Green Onyx in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Canal Street and Green Onyx 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.
Living Room
Living rooms test a color across a full range of conditions — morning sun, afternoon shade, and evening lamp light all shift how both of these read. Green Onyx reads more restrained here, while Canal Street adds a sense of enclosure and warmth.
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Canal Street vs Green Onyx Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Canal Street on one side and Green Onyx 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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