Garden Spot vs Java
Garden Spot is a Sherwin-Williams color while Java comes from Tikkurila. Garden Spot reads as yellow, while Java reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. With LRVs of 17 and 15, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. At ΔE 12.5, 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.
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Garden Spot vs Java Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Garden Spot on one side and Java 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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