Olive Grove vs River Reed paint color comparison

Olive Grove vs River Reed

Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Both sit in the beige-greige family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. River Reed (LRV 25) reflects noticeably more light than Olive Grove (LRV 20), a difference of 5 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean warm, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 6.1 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

Olive Grove
Sherwin-Williams · 7734
LRV20.2
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number7734
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
River Reed
Sherwin-Williams · 9534
LRV24.8
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9534
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Olive Grove vs River Reed Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Olive Grove on one side and River Reed 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.