Evergreens vs Sawgrass Basket
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Evergreens reads as green, while Sawgrass Basket reads as beige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Sawgrass Basket (LRV 45) reflects noticeably more light than Evergreens (LRV 8), a difference of 36 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Evergreens runs cool while Sawgrass Basket is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 41.9, 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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Evergreens vs Sawgrass Basket Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Evergreens on one side and Sawgrass Basket 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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