Beach Dune vs Lemongrass
Where Beach Dune belongs to PPG's range, Lemongrass is a Sherwin-Williams color. Hue-wise, Beach Dune belongs to the beige-greige family and Lemongrass to the beige-yellow family. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (49 vs 51), so they'll read as similarly Medium in most lighting conditions. The ΔE 3.2 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. 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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Beach Dune vs Lemongrass Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Beach Dune on one side and Lemongrass 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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