Au Gratin vs Pastel yellow
Au Gratin is a Cloverdale Paint color while Pastel yellow comes from RAL Classic. Au Gratin reads as beige, while Pastel yellow reads as beige-yellow — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 48 vs 44, Au Gratin will read as the brighter of the two — a 4-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 10.8, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. 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 Pastel yellow Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Au Gratin on one side and Pastel yellow 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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