Green Earth vs Rare Gray
Green Earth and Rare Gray come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Green Earth belongs to the green-greige family and Rare Gray to the grey family. The 7-point LRV gap — 38 for Rare Gray vs 31 for Green Earth — means Rare Gray will open up a space more effectively. Where Green Earth leans warm, Rare Gray reads neutral — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. ΔE 7.8 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Green Earth vs Rare Gray in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Green Earth and Rare Gray are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
House
A full exterior is the most demanding test for a paint color — scale and outdoor light both amplify differences that seem small on a swatch. Rare Gray has the edge in reflectance, which shows as a quiet sense of added space rather than an obvious contrast.
Color Details
Green Earth vs Rare Gray Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Green Earth on one side and Rare Gray 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.