Mermaid Tears vs Gleeful
Mermaid Tears is a PPG color while Gleeful comes from Sherwin-Williams. Mermaid Tears reads as yellow, while Gleeful reads as beige-yellow — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 72 vs 66, Mermaid Tears will read as the brighter of the two — a 6-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 8.7, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. 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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Mermaid Tears vs Gleeful Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Mermaid Tears on one side and Gleeful 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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