Gray Shadows vs Happy Trails
Gray Shadows and Happy Trails come from the same PPG collection. Gray Shadows reads as grey, while Happy Trails reads as beige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 5-point LRV gap — 52 for Gray Shadows vs 47 for Happy Trails — means Gray Shadows will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 15.0 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. 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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Gray Shadows vs Happy Trails Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Gray Shadows on one side and Happy Trails 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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