Apollo Gold vs Aria

Both from PPG's palette. Apollo Gold reads as beige, while Aria reads as white — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Aria (LRV 77) reflects noticeably more light than Apollo Gold (LRV 49), a difference of 28 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 45.2, 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.