Garden Path vs Marsh Fern
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Garden Path belongs to the beige-greige family and Marsh Fern to the beige-yellow family. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (5 vs 6), so they'll read as similarly Dark in most lighting conditions. Garden Path runs neutral while Marsh Fern is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 8.2 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. 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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Garden Path vs Marsh Fern Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Garden Path on one side and Marsh Fern 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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