Chocolate Pretzel vs Happy Trails

Both from PPG's palette. Chocolate Pretzel reads as grey, while Happy Trails reads as beige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Happy Trails (LRV 47) reflects noticeably more light than Chocolate Pretzel (LRV 9), a difference of 38 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 41.5, 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.