Hourglass vs Cream
Where Hourglass belongs to PPG's range, Cream is a RAL Classic color. Hue-wise, Hourglass belongs to the beige-greige family and Cream to the beige family. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (75 vs 76), so they'll read as similarly Light in most lighting conditions. At ΔE 2.2, these are close — the kind of difference that matters when choosing between them, but doesn't read strongly in a finished room. 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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Hourglass vs Cream Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Hourglass on one side and Cream 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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