Thistle vs Vintage Vessel
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Thistle belongs to the grey family and Vintage Vessel to the green family. Vintage Vessel (LRV 41) reflects noticeably more light than Thistle (LRV 30), a difference of 10 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 27.1, 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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Thistle vs Vintage Vessel Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Thistle on one side and Vintage Vessel 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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