Maiden Hair vs Yellow Beam
Maiden Hair is a PPG color while Yellow Beam comes from Sherwin-Williams. Maiden Hair reads as beige, while Yellow Beam reads as beige-yellow — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 86 vs 81, Yellow Beam will read as the brighter of the two — a 5-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. With a ΔE of 1.8, the difference is subtle — you'd need them side by side to reliably tell them apart. 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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Maiden Hair vs Yellow Beam Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Maiden Hair on one side and Yellow Beam 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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