Firecracker vs Flamingo
Where Firecracker belongs to PPG's range, Flamingo is a Tikkurila color. Both sit in the pink-red family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Flamingo (LRV 34) reflects noticeably more light than Firecracker (LRV 20), a difference of 14 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 12.3, 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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Firecracker vs Flamingo Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Firecracker on one side and Flamingo 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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