Polished Pearl vs Candlewick
Where Polished Pearl belongs to Behr's range, Candlewick is a PPG color. Polished Pearl reads as beige, while Candlewick reads as beige-yellow — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Polished Pearl (LRV 85) reflects noticeably more light than Candlewick (LRV 82), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. At ΔE 2.1, these are close — the kind of difference that matters when choosing between them, but doesn't read strongly in a finished room. 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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Polished Pearl vs Candlewick Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Polished Pearl on one side and Candlewick 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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