Forever Green vs Skipping Rocks paint color comparison

Forever Green vs Skipping Rocks

Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Forever Green reads as green-grey, while Skipping Rocks reads as greige-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 63 vs 44, Skipping Rocks will read as the brighter of the two — a 19-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. They share a neutral quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 12.4, 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.

Color Details

Forever Green
Sherwin-Williams · 9653
LRV44.0
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9653
Undertone—
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium
Skipping Rocks
Sherwin-Williams · 9551
LRV62.8
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9551
Undertone—
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessLight

Forever Green vs Skipping Rocks Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Forever Green on one side and Skipping Rocks on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.