Roycroft Bottle Green vs Ruby Shade

Roycroft Bottle Green and Ruby Shade come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Roycroft Bottle Green reads as green-grey, while Ruby Shade reads as pink-red — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 11-point LRV gap — 15 for Ruby Shade vs 5 for Roycroft Bottle Green — means Ruby Shade will open up a space more effectively. Both share a cool character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 46.8 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.