Green Jewel vs Freshwater Green
Where Green Jewel belongs to Sherwin-Williams's range, Freshwater Green is a Valspar color. Hue-wise, Green Jewel belongs to the green family and Freshwater Green to the green-yellow family. Green Jewel (LRV 60) reflects noticeably more light than Freshwater Green (LRV 56), a difference of 4 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of NaN, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. 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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Green Jewel vs Freshwater Green Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Green Jewel on one side and Freshwater Green 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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