Filmy Green vs Parisian Patina
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. These are both green-greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within green-grey to land. Filmy Green (LRV 64) reflects noticeably more light than Parisian Patina (LRV 30), a difference of 35 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Filmy Green runs neutral while Parisian Patina is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 25.5, 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 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Filmy Green vs Parisian Patina in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Filmy Green and Parisian Patina in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Bathroom
Bathrooms are one of the few spaces where you're genuinely enclosed by the paint color, which makes the choice between these two more consequential. Filmy Green reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Parisian Patina.
Color Details
Filmy Green vs Parisian Patina Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Filmy Green on one side and Parisian Patina 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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