Gauze - Mid vs Rare Orchid
Where Gauze - Mid belongs to Little Greene's range, Rare Orchid is a PPG color. Hue-wise, Gauze - Mid belongs to the blue-white family and Rare Orchid to the blue-grey family. Gauze - Mid (LRV 79) reflects noticeably more light than Rare Orchid (LRV 72), a difference of 7 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 4.0 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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Gauze - Mid vs Rare Orchid Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Gauze - Mid on one side and Rare Orchid 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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