Lemon Spirit vs Mermaid Tears
Where Lemon Spirit belongs to Dulux's range, Mermaid Tears is a PPG color. Hue-wise, Lemon Spirit belongs to the beige-yellow family and Mermaid Tears to the yellow family. Lemon Spirit (LRV 90) reflects noticeably more light than Mermaid Tears (LRV 72), a difference of 18 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 12.0, 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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Lemon Spirit vs Mermaid Tears Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Lemon Spirit on one side and Mermaid Tears 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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