Afternoon Tea vs Grotto
Where Afternoon Tea belongs to PPG's range, Grotto is a Tikkurila color. Hue-wise, Afternoon Tea belongs to the beige-greige family and Grotto to the greige-grey family. Grotto (LRV 10) reflects noticeably more light than Afternoon Tea (LRV 7), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 6.9 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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Afternoon Tea vs Grotto Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Afternoon Tea on one side and Grotto 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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