Cucumber vs Plummy
Cucumber and Plummy come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Cucumber belongs to the green-yellow family and Plummy to the grey family. The 59-point LRV gap — 71 for Cucumber vs 11 for Plummy — means Cucumber will open up a space more effectively. Where Cucumber leans neutral, Plummy reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 57.1 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.
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Cucumber vs Plummy Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Cucumber on one side and Plummy 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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