Electric Lime vs Overt Green
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Electric Lime belongs to the yellow family and Overt Green to the green-yellow family. Electric Lime (LRV 42) reflects noticeably more light than Overt Green (LRV 34), a difference of 8 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean neutral, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 28.8, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. 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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Electric Lime vs Overt Green Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Electric Lime on one side and Overt Green 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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