Laurel Woods vs Rock Garden
Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Both sit in the green-grey family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. With LRVs of 6 and 8, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. The tonal difference — Laurel Woods's neutral character against Rock Garden's cool — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 5.5, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Laurel Woods vs Rock Garden in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Laurel Woods and Rock Garden are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Bathroom
Bathrooms amplify color — the enclosed space and reflective surfaces make what reads subtle elsewhere feel more present here. The temperature contrast between Rock Garden and Laurel Woods is what sets these apart most in this context.
Color Details
Laurel Woods vs Rock Garden Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Laurel Woods on one side and Rock Garden 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.