Dard Hunter Green vs Hibiscus
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Dard Hunter Green belongs to the green-grey family and Hibiscus to the pink family. Hibiscus (LRV 26) reflects noticeably more light than Dard Hunter Green (LRV 6), a difference of 20 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean cool, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 59.3, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Dard Hunter Green vs Hibiscus in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Seeing Dard Hunter Green and Hibiscus in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Bedroom
The context that matters most in a bedroom is how a color reads under a bedside lamp at night, not under noon daylight. Hibiscus reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Dard Hunter Green.
Front Door
A front door is a focal point — small color differences read clearly at this concentrated scale. The LRV gap is large enough that Hibiscus will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Dard Hunter Green would.
Color Details
Dard Hunter Green vs Hibiscus Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Dard Hunter Green on one side and Hibiscus 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.