Derby Brown vs Happy Trails

Both are PPG colors. Hue-wise, Derby Brown belongs to the beige-greige family and Happy Trails to the beige family. At LRV 47 vs 18, Happy Trails will read as the brighter of the two — a 29-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 26.3, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.