Fern Glow vs Thin Ice paint color comparison

Fern Glow vs Thin Ice

Fern GlowPPGvsThin IcePPGΔE 43.8 — Very different colors

Both from PPG's palette. Hue-wise, Fern Glow belongs to the yellow family and Thin Ice to the grey family. Thin Ice (LRV 70) reflects noticeably more light than Fern Glow (LRV 52), a difference of 18 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 43.8, 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.

Color Details

Fern Glow
PPG · PPG17-27
LRV52.0
BrandPPG
NumberPPG17-27
Undertone—
Temperature—
BrightnessMedium
Thin Ice
PPG · PPG1001-3
LRV70.0
BrandPPG
NumberPPG1001-3
Undertone—
Temperature—
BrightnessLight

Fern Glow vs Thin Ice Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Fern Glow on one side and Thin Ice on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.