Evening Mist vs Rarified Air
Evening Mist (PPG) and Rarified Air (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. These are both blue-whites, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue-white to land. The 3-point LRV gap — 81 for Evening Mist vs 78 for Rarified Air — means Evening Mist will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 1.1 puts them in subtle territory — distinguishable in direct comparison, less so from across a 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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Evening Mist vs Rarified Air Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Evening Mist on one side and Rarified Air 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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