Direct Green vs Paradise

Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Direct Green reads as green, while Paradise reads as yellow — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. With LRVs of 19 and 18, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. The tonal difference — Direct Green's cool character against Paradise's neutral — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 26.0, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.