Cold Foam vs Merino
Cold Foam (PPG) and Merino (Tikkurila) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Cold Foam belongs to the beige-yellow family and Merino to the beige-greige family. The 5-point LRV gap — 79 for Cold Foam vs 74 for Merino — means Cold Foam will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 1.7 puts them in subtle territory — distinguishable in direct comparison, less so from across a room. 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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Cold Foam vs Merino Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Cold Foam on one side and Merino 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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