Honeydew Melon vs Sourdough
Both from PPG's palette. Hue-wise, Honeydew Melon belongs to the yellow family and Sourdough to the beige family. Honeydew Melon (LRV 79) reflects noticeably more light than Sourdough (LRV 62), a difference of 17 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 13.0, 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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Honeydew Melon vs Sourdough Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Honeydew Melon on one side and Sourdough 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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