Cool Yellow vs Sourdough
Both from PPG's palette. Hue-wise, Cool Yellow belongs to the yellow family and Sourdough to the beige family. Cool Yellow (LRV 82) reflects noticeably more light than Sourdough (LRV 62), a difference of 20 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 13.7, 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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Cool Yellow vs Sourdough Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Cool Yellow on one side and Sourdough 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.