Direct Green vs Plum Blossom

Direct Green and Plum Blossom come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Direct Green reads as green, while Plum Blossom reads as purple — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 9-point LRV gap — 28 for Plum Blossom vs 19 for Direct Green — means Plum Blossom will open up a space more effectively. Both share a cool character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 90.8 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.