Earl Gray vs Ostrich Feather

Both from PPG's palette. Earl Gray reads as greige-grey, while Ostrich Feather reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Ostrich Feather (LRV 57) reflects noticeably more light than Earl Gray (LRV 32), a difference of 25 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 17.4, 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.