Lotus Petal vs Radiant Rouge

Both from PPG's palette. Hue-wise, Lotus Petal belongs to the beige family and Radiant Rouge to the pink-red family. Lotus Petal (LRV 81) reflects noticeably more light than Radiant Rouge (LRV 49), a difference of 32 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 21.8, 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.