Buffalo Trail vs Exciting Orange
Where Buffalo Trail belongs to PPG's range, Exciting Orange is a Sherwin-Williams color. These are both beiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige to land. Exciting Orange (LRV 51) reflects noticeably more light than Buffalo Trail (LRV 44), a difference of 7 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 5.0 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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Buffalo Trail vs Exciting Orange Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Buffalo Trail on one side and Exciting Orange 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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