Laudable Lime vs Straightforward Green

Laudable Lime and Straightforward Green come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. These are both greens, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within green to land. The 15-point LRV gap — 44 for Laudable Lime vs 29 for Straightforward Green — means Laudable Lime will open up a space more effectively. Where Laudable Lime leans neutral, Straightforward Green reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 16.2 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.