Gratifying Green vs Wood Violet

Gratifying Green and Wood Violet come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Gratifying Green reads as green-yellow, while Wood Violet reads as grey-purple — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 58-point LRV gap — 74 for Gratifying Green vs 16 for Wood Violet — means Gratifying Green will open up a space more effectively. Where Gratifying Green leans neutral, Wood Violet reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 49.8 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.