Organic Green vs Plummy
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Organic Green belongs to the green family and Plummy to the grey family. Organic Green (LRV 35) reflects noticeably more light than Plummy (LRV 11), a difference of 24 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean cool, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 61.1, 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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Organic Green vs Plummy Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Organic Green 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.
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At LRV 68 vs 35, Calamine is decisively the brighter choice.
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Saybrook Sage reads slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 35), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
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At LRV 35 vs 7, Organic Green is decisively the brighter choice.
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