Straightforward Green vs Paper

Straightforward GreenSherwin-WilliamsvsPaperTikkurilaΔE 63.9Very different colors

Where Straightforward Green belongs to Sherwin-Williams's range, Paper is a Tikkurila color. Straightforward Green reads as green, while Paper reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Paper (LRV 88) reflects noticeably more light than Straightforward Green (LRV 29), a difference of 59 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 63.9, 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.

Color Details

Straightforward Green
Sherwin-Williams · 6935
Hex#52A550
LRV29.1
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6935
Undertone
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium
Paper
Tikkurila · F497
Hex#F2F2ED
LRV88.4
BrandTikkurila
NumberF497
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessLight

Straightforward Green vs Paper Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Straightforward Green on one side and Paper on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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 Straightforward Green comparisons

See how Straightforward Green stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Straightforward Green
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Straightforward Green
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Straightforward Green
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Straightforward Green reads noticeably lighter

Purbeck Stone
Straightforward Green
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone reads noticeably lighter

Evergreen Fog
Straightforward Green
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Nearly identical in tone

Mizzle
Straightforward Green
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads noticeably lighter

Agreeable Gray
Straightforward Green
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Straightforward Green
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Nearly identical in tone

Tranquil Dawn
Straightforward Green
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Straightforward Green
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Straightforward Green
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Straightforward Green reads noticeably lighter

Pale Green
Straightforward Green
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Nearly identical in tone

Pine Needle
Straightforward Green
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Straightforward Green reads noticeably lighter

Cement grey
Straightforward Green
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Straightforward Green reads slightly lighter

Black grey
Straightforward Green
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Straightforward Green reads noticeably lighter

Piazza
Straightforward Green
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
Straightforward Green
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow is the lighter choice

Windmill Lane
Straightforward Green
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Nearly identical in tone

Senses
Straightforward Green
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Senses reads noticeably lighter

Lamp Black
Straightforward Green
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Straightforward Green is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Straightforward Green
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen is the lighter choice

Tea with Florence
Straightforward Green
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Straightforward Green reads slightly lighter

Thames Fog
Straightforward Green
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Nearly identical in tone

Ocean Abyss
Straightforward Green
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Straightforward Green reads noticeably lighter

Classic Silver
Straightforward Green
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver reads noticeably lighter

Teton Blue
Straightforward Green
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Nearly identical in tone

RAL 110-2
Straightforward Green
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Straightforward Green
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Passageway
Straightforward Green
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Straightforward Green reads noticeably lighter

RAL 180-1
Straightforward Green
RAL 180-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 180-1
LRV 49

RAL 180-1 reads noticeably lighter