Olivetone vs Plummy
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Olivetone reads as green, while Plummy reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (11 vs 11), so they'll read as similarly Dark in most lighting conditions. Olivetone runs neutral while Plummy is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 39.2, 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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Olivetone vs Plummy Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Olivetone on one side and Plummy 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.
More Olivetone comparisons
See how Olivetone stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.
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Denim Drift reflects far more light (LRV 27 vs 11), opening up a space where Olivetone encloses it.
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Hardwick White reflects far more light (LRV 44 vs 11), opening up a space where Olivetone encloses it.
At LRV 84 vs 11, Pure White is decisively the brighter choice.
Balboa Mist reflects far more light (LRV 66 vs 11), opening up a space where Olivetone encloses it.
Shoji White reflects far more light (LRV 74 vs 11), opening up a space where Olivetone encloses it.
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With LRVs of 12 and 11, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
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