Oak Apple vs Tainted Gold
Oak Apple (Little Greene) and Tainted Gold (PPG) come from different manufacturers. Both sit in the beige-yellow family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. The 12-point LRV gap — 65 for Tainted Gold vs 53 for Oak Apple — means Tainted Gold will open up a space more effectively. ΔE 9.2 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same 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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Oak Apple vs Tainted Gold Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Oak Apple on one side and Tainted Gold 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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