Eddy vs Liveable Green
Where Eddy belongs to Farrow & Ball's range, Liveable Green is a Sherwin-Williams color. Eddy reads as yellow, while Liveable Green reads as green-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (59 vs 61), so they'll read as similarly Light in most lighting conditions. Eddy runs warm while Liveable Green is decidedly neutral, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. At ΔE 1.3, these are close — the kind of difference that matters when choosing between them, but doesn't read strongly in a finished room. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Eddy vs Liveable Green in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Eddy and Liveable Green are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Kitchen
In a kitchen, colors are seen under bright task lighting that amplifies undertones — what reads neutral elsewhere can show its hand here. Eddy brings more warmth to the space, while Liveable Green keeps things cooler and crisper.
Kitchen Cabinets
Kitchen cabinets are constantly compared against adjacent materials, which means subtle differences between these two become much more visible. Eddy brings more warmth to the space, while Liveable Green keeps things cooler and crisper.
Color Details
Eddy vs Liveable Green Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Eddy on one side and Liveable Green 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 Eddy comparisons
See how Eddy stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.
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At LRV 59 vs 44, Eddy is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 59 vs 12, Eddy is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 59 vs 45, Eddy is decisively the brighter choice.
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