Galette vs Paddle Wheel
Galette is a Little Greene color while Paddle Wheel comes from PPG. Hue-wise, Galette belongs to the beige family and Paddle Wheel to the beige-greige family. With LRVs of 19 and 17, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. At ΔE 7.8, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. 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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Galette vs Paddle Wheel Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Galette on one side and Paddle Wheel 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.
More Galette comparisons
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Shoji White reflects far more light (LRV 74 vs 19), opening up a space where Galette encloses it.
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Galette reads slightly lighter (LRV 19 vs 8), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
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