Livid vs Merlot
Where Livid belongs to Little Greene's range, Merlot is a PPG color. Hue-wise, Livid belongs to the blue-green family and Merlot to the pink family. Merlot has an LRV of 7. With a ΔE of 35.3, 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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Livid vs Merlot Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Livid on one side and Merlot 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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