Chinese Lantern vs Pastel yellow
Where Chinese Lantern belongs to PPG's range, Pastel yellow is a RAL Classic color. Hue-wise, Chinese Lantern belongs to the beige family and Pastel yellow to the beige-yellow family. Pastel yellow (LRV 44) reflects noticeably more light than Chinese Lantern (LRV 37), a difference of 7 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 9.8 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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Chinese Lantern vs Pastel yellow Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Chinese Lantern on one side and Pastel yellow 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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