Airy vs Accessible Beige
Where Airy belongs to PPG's range, Accessible Beige is a Sherwin-Williams color. Hue-wise, Airy belongs to the blue family and Accessible Beige to the beige-greige family. Airy (LRV 78) reflects noticeably more light than Accessible Beige (LRV 58), a difference of 20 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 15.8, 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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Airy vs Accessible Beige Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Airy on one side and Accessible Beige 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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