Dark Ash vs Pale Green
Where Dark Ash belongs to PPG's range, Pale Green is a RAL Classic color. Dark Ash reads as greige-grey, while Pale Green reads as green — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Pale Green (LRV 31) reflects noticeably more light than Dark Ash (LRV 23), a difference of 8 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 17.0, 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 Pale Green Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Dark Ash on one side and Pale Green 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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