Curlew vs Happy Trails

Both from PPG's palette. Hue-wise, Curlew belongs to the greige-grey family and Happy Trails to the beige family. Happy Trails (LRV 47) reflects noticeably more light than Curlew (LRV 14), a difference of 33 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 31.1, 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.