Au Gratin vs Marigold
Where Au Gratin belongs to Cloverdale Paint's range, Marigold is a Little Greene color. These are both beiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige to land. Au Gratin (LRV 48) reflects noticeably more light than Marigold (LRV 35), a difference of 13 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 14.6, 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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Au Gratin vs Marigold Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Au Gratin on one side and Marigold 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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