Lime Rickey vs Ryegrass
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Lime Rickey belongs to the yellow family and Ryegrass to the beige-greige family. Lime Rickey (LRV 45) reflects noticeably more light than Ryegrass (LRV 40), a difference of 5 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Lime Rickey runs neutral while Ryegrass is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 15.6, 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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Lime Rickey vs Ryegrass Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Lime Rickey on one side and Ryegrass 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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