In The Buff vs Lotus Petal
In The Buff and Lotus Petal come from the same PPG collection. Hue-wise, In The Buff belongs to the beige-greige family and Lotus Petal to the beige family. The 21-point LRV gap — 81 for Lotus Petal vs 60 for In The Buff — means Lotus Petal will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 10.5 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. 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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In The Buff vs Lotus Petal Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see In The Buff on one side and Lotus Petal 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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