Lemon Dream vs Mango Margarita
Lemon Dream (Cloverdale Paint) and Mango Margarita (PPG) come from different manufacturers. These are both beiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige to land. The 6-point LRV gap — 52 for Mango Margarita vs 46 for Lemon Dream — means Mango Margarita will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 12.1 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. 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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Lemon Dream vs Mango Margarita Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Lemon Dream on one side and Mango Margarita 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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