Coffee Custard vs Lotus Petal

Both from PPG's palette. Coffee Custard reads as grey, while Lotus Petal reads as beige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Lotus Petal (LRV 81) reflects noticeably more light than Coffee Custard (LRV 34), a difference of 47 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 28.4, 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.