Down vs Wistful Beige
Where Down belongs to Little Greene's range, Wistful Beige is a PPG color. Hue-wise, Down belongs to the beige family and Wistful Beige to the beige-pink family. Down (LRV 80) reflects noticeably more light than Wistful Beige (LRV 74), a difference of 6 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 3.6 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. 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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Down vs Wistful Beige Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Down on one side and Wistful Beige 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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