Lettuce Alone vs Mermaid Tears
Both from PPG's palette. These are both yellows, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within yellow to land. Mermaid Tears (LRV 72) reflects noticeably more light than Lettuce Alone (LRV 66), a difference of 6 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 4.1 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. 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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Lettuce Alone vs Mermaid Tears Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Lettuce Alone 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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