Heart's Afire vs Thin Ice
Both from PPG's palette. Heart's Afire reads as pink-red, while Thin Ice reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Thin Ice (LRV 70) reflects noticeably more light than Heart's Afire (LRV 14), a difference of 56 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 57.9, 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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Heart's Afire vs Thin Ice Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Heart's Afire on one side and Thin Ice 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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