Frivolous Folly vs Sourdough
Frivolous Folly and Sourdough come from the same PPG collection. Hue-wise, Frivolous Folly belongs to the grey family and Sourdough to the beige family. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 63 vs 62 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. ΔE 7.7 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same 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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Frivolous Folly vs Sourdough Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Frivolous Folly on one side and Sourdough 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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