Pistachio vs Witty Green
Where Pistachio belongs to Jotun's range, Witty Green is a Sherwin-Williams color. Hue-wise, Pistachio belongs to the yellow family and Witty Green to the green family. Witty Green (LRV 62) reflects noticeably more light than Pistachio (LRV 58), a difference of 4 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Pistachio runs warm while Witty Green is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 20.4, 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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Pistachio vs Witty Green Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Pistachio on one side and Witty 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.
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