Ancestral vs Happy Trails
Both from PPG's palette. Hue-wise, Ancestral belongs to the grey family and Happy Trails to the beige family. Ancestral (LRV 55) reflects noticeably more light than Happy Trails (LRV 47), a difference of 8 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 16.4, 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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Ancestral vs Happy Trails Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Ancestral on one side and Happy Trails 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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