Lotus Petal vs Sweet Gardenia
Both from PPG's palette. These are both beiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige to land. Lotus Petal (LRV 81) reflects noticeably more light than Sweet Gardenia (LRV 78), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. At ΔE 2.3, 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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Lotus Petal vs Sweet Gardenia Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Lotus Petal on one side and Sweet Gardenia 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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