French Cream vs Merino
French Cream (PPG) and Merino (Tikkurila) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, French Cream belongs to the beige family and Merino to the beige-greige family. The 3-point LRV gap — 77 for French Cream vs 74 for Merino — means French Cream will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 1.5 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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French Cream vs Merino Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see French Cream on one side and Merino 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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