Gray Whisper vs Lotus Petal paint color comparison

Gray Whisper vs Lotus Petal

Gray WhisperPPGvsLotus PetalPPGΔE 7.4 — Noticeable difference

Both from PPG's palette. Gray Whisper reads as grey-white, while Lotus Petal reads as beige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Lotus Petal (LRV 81) reflects noticeably more light than Gray Whisper (LRV 78), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 7.4 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Gray Whisper
PPG · PPG1014-2
LRV78.0
BrandPPG
NumberPPG1014-2
Undertone—
Temperature—
BrightnessLight
Lotus Petal
PPG · PPG1073-1
LRV81.0
BrandPPG
NumberPPG1073-1
Undertone—
Temperature—
BrightnessLight

Gray Whisper vs Lotus Petal Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Gray Whisper on one side and Lotus Petal on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.