Aria vs Tainted Gold
Both from PPG's palette. Hue-wise, Aria belongs to the white family and Tainted Gold to the beige-yellow family. Aria (LRV 77) reflects noticeably more light than Tainted Gold (LRV 65), a difference of 12 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 34.5, 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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Aria vs Tainted Gold Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Aria on one side and Tainted Gold 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.