Dark Ash vs Purity
Both from PPG's palette. Hue-wise, Dark Ash belongs to the greige-grey family and Purity to the beige family. Purity (LRV 80) reflects noticeably more light than Dark Ash (LRV 23), a difference of 57 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 37.0, 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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Dark Ash vs Purity Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Dark Ash on one side and Purity 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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