Freckles vs Ostrich Feather
Both from PPG's palette. Hue-wise, Freckles belongs to the pink-red family and Ostrich Feather to the beige-greige family. Ostrich Feather (LRV 57) reflects noticeably more light than Freckles (LRV 32), a difference of 25 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 36.0, 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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Freckles vs Ostrich Feather Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Freckles on one side and Ostrich Feather 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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