Hazel vs River Rouge

Hazel and River Rouge come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Hazel belongs to the green family and River Rouge to the grey family. The 38-point LRV gap — 50 for Hazel vs 12 for River Rouge — means Hazel will open up a space more effectively. Where Hazel leans cool, River Rouge reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 42.0 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.