Fresh Pasta vs Tainted Gold
Fresh Pasta is a Jotun color while Tainted Gold comes from PPG. Hue-wise, Fresh Pasta belongs to the beige family and Tainted Gold to the beige-yellow family. At LRV 70 vs 65, Fresh Pasta will read as the brighter of the two — a 5-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 13.1, 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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Fresh Pasta vs Tainted Gold Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Fresh Pasta on one side and Tainted Gold 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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