Outrageous Green vs Parakeet
Outrageous Green and Parakeet come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Outrageous Green belongs to the green-yellow family and Parakeet to the beige-yellow family. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 40 vs 41 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. Where Outrageous Green leans neutral, Parakeet reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 27.8 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. 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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Outrageous Green vs Parakeet Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Outrageous Green on one side and Parakeet 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 Outrageous Green comparisons
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At LRV 40 vs 6, Outrageous Green is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 40 vs 12, Outrageous Green is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 68 vs 40, Skimming Stone is decisively the brighter choice.
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