Humorous Green vs Parakeet paint color comparison

Humorous Green vs Parakeet

Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Hue-wise, Humorous Green belongs to the beige-green family and Parakeet to the beige-yellow family. At LRV 47 vs 41, Humorous Green will read as the brighter of the two — a 5-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. They share a warm quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 20.0, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Humorous Green
Sherwin-Williams · 6918
LRV46.5
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6918
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Parakeet
Sherwin-Williams · 6711
LRV41.4
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6711
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Humorous Green vs Parakeet Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Humorous Green on one side and Parakeet on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.