Rain Sky vs Zen
Rain Sky (Jotun) and Zen (PPG) come from different manufacturers. These are both blues, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue to land. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 69 vs 69 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. A ΔE of 1.1 puts them in subtle territory — distinguishable in direct comparison, less so from across a room. 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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Rain Sky vs Zen Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Rain Sky on one side and Zen 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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At LRV 69 vs 55, Rain Sky is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 69 vs 44, Rain Sky is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 69 vs 12, Rain Sky is decisively the brighter choice.
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