Happy Trails vs Simmering Smoke
Both from PPG's palette. Hue-wise, Happy Trails belongs to the beige family and Simmering Smoke to the greige-grey family. Happy Trails (LRV 47) reflects noticeably more light than Simmering Smoke (LRV 36), a difference of 11 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 14.3, 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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Happy Trails vs Simmering Smoke Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Happy Trails on one side and Simmering Smoke 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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