Herbal Wash vs Olive Grove
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. These are both beige-greiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige-greige to land. Herbal Wash (LRV 33) reflects noticeably more light than Olive Grove (LRV 20), a difference of 13 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean warm, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 12.7, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Herbal Wash vs Olive Grove in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Herbal Wash and Olive Grove in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Kitchen Cabinets
Kitchen cabinets are constantly compared against adjacent materials, which means subtle differences between these two become much more visible. Herbal Wash reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Olive Grove.
Color Details
Herbal Wash vs Olive Grove Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Herbal Wash on one side and Olive Grove 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.