Liveable Green vs Simple Stone paint color comparison

Liveable Green vs Simple Stone

Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Liveable Green belongs to the green-greige family and Simple Stone to the beige-greige family. Liveable Green (LRV 61) reflects noticeably more light than Simple Stone (LRV 57), a difference of 4 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Liveable Green runs neutral while Simple Stone is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 3.1 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Liveable Green
Sherwin-Williams · 6176
LRV60.9
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6176
Undertone—
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessLight
Simple Stone
Sherwin-Williams · 9521
LRV57.3
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9521
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Liveable Green vs Simple Stone Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Liveable Green on one side and Simple Stone 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.