Chinese Lantern vs Beeswax
Where Chinese Lantern belongs to PPG's range, Beeswax is a Tikkurila color. Both sit in the beige family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Chinese Lantern (LRV 37) reflects noticeably more light than Beeswax (LRV 31), a difference of 6 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 22.9, 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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Chinese Lantern vs Beeswax Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Chinese Lantern on one side and Beeswax 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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