Earl Gray vs Lotus Petal paint color comparison

Earl Gray vs Lotus Petal

Earl GrayPPGvsLotus PetalPPGΔE 29.4 — Very different colors

Both from PPG's palette. Hue-wise, Earl Gray belongs to the greige-grey family and Lotus Petal to the beige family. Lotus Petal (LRV 81) reflects noticeably more light than Earl Gray (LRV 32), a difference of 49 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 29.4, 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.

Color Details

Earl Gray
PPG · PPG1020-5
LRV32.0
BrandPPG
NumberPPG1020-5
Undertone—
Temperature—
BrightnessMedium
Lotus Petal
PPG · PPG1073-1
LRV81.0
BrandPPG
NumberPPG1073-1
Undertone—
Temperature—
BrightnessLight

Earl Gray vs Lotus Petal Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Earl Gray on one side and Lotus Petal on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.