Black Walnut vs Happy Trails

Both from PPG's palette. Hue-wise, Black Walnut belongs to the grey family and Happy Trails to the beige family. Happy Trails (LRV 47) reflects noticeably more light than Black Walnut (LRV 6), a difference of 41 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 46.2, 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.