Pistachio vs Crystal Gem
Where Pistachio belongs to Jotun's range, Crystal Gem is a PPG color. Hue-wise, Pistachio belongs to the yellow family and Crystal Gem to the green family. Pistachio (LRV 58) reflects noticeably more light than Crystal Gem (LRV 51), a difference of 7 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 29.0, 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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Pistachio vs Crystal Gem Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Pistachio on one side and Crystal Gem 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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