Emerald City vs Painted Turtle
Emerald City and Painted Turtle come from the same PPG collection. Hue-wise, Emerald City belongs to the green family and Painted Turtle to the green-grey family. The 3-point LRV gap — 15 for Painted Turtle vs 12 for Emerald City — means Painted Turtle will open up a space more effectively. ΔE 6.4 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. 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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Emerald City vs Painted Turtle Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Emerald City on one side and Painted Turtle 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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