Plummy vs Ripe Olive

Plummy and Ripe Olive come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Plummy belongs to the grey family and Ripe Olive to the green-grey family. The 5-point LRV gap — 11 for Plummy vs 6 for Ripe Olive — means Plummy will open up a space more effectively. Where Plummy leans cool, Ripe Olive reads neutral — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 26.6 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.