Alpaca Wool vs Orchid Lane
Both from PPG's palette. Alpaca Wool reads as beige, while Orchid Lane reads as purple — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Orchid Lane (LRV 74) reflects noticeably more light than Alpaca Wool (LRV 66), a difference of 8 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 18.7, 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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Alpaca Wool vs Orchid Lane Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Alpaca Wool on one side and Orchid Lane 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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