Hot vs Roycroft Bottle Green
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hot reads as pink-red, while Roycroft Bottle Green reads as green-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Hot (LRV 14) reflects noticeably more light than Roycroft Bottle Green (LRV 5), a difference of 9 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean cool, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 56.4, 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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Hot vs Roycroft Bottle Green Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Hot on one side and Roycroft Bottle 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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