Eiffel Tower vs Happy Trails
Both from PPG's palette. Hue-wise, Eiffel Tower belongs to the greige-grey family and Happy Trails to the beige family. Happy Trails (LRV 47) reflects noticeably more light than Eiffel Tower (LRV 27), a difference of 20 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 18.4, 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.
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Eiffel Tower vs Happy Trails Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Eiffel Tower on one side and Happy Trails 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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