Empress Teal vs Horseradish

Both from PPG's palette. Empress Teal reads as blue, while Horseradish reads as beige-yellow — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Horseradish (LRV 81) reflects noticeably more light than Empress Teal (LRV 9), a difference of 72 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 61.7, 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.