High Hopes vs Mermaid Tears
Both are PPG colors. These are both yellows, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within yellow to land. At LRV 75 vs 72, High Hopes will read as the brighter of the two — a 3-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. With a ΔE of 1.5, the difference is subtle — you'd need them side by side to reliably tell them apart. 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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High Hopes vs Mermaid Tears Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see High Hopes on one side and Mermaid Tears 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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