Candy Corn vs Mix Or Match
Both from PPG's palette. Candy Corn reads as pink-red, while Mix Or Match reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Mix Or Match (LRV 60) reflects noticeably more light than Candy Corn (LRV 23), a difference of 37 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 60.2, 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.
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Candy Corn vs Mix Or Match Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Candy Corn on one side and Mix Or Match 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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