Luau Green vs Mountain Fig
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Luau Green belongs to the beige-green family and Mountain Fig to the blue-grey family. Luau Green (LRV 29) reflects noticeably more light than Mountain Fig (LRV 4), a difference of 25 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Luau Green runs warm while Mountain Fig is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 63.2, 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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Luau Green vs Mountain Fig Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Luau Green on one side and Mountain Fig 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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