Catnip vs Mermaid
Where Catnip belongs to PPG's range, Mermaid is a Tikkurila color. Hue-wise, Catnip belongs to the green family and Mermaid to the green-grey family. Catnip (LRV 35) reflects noticeably more light than Mermaid (LRV 22), a difference of 13 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 12.3, 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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Catnip vs Mermaid Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Catnip on one side and Mermaid 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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