Mermaid Tears vs Lemonade
Mermaid Tears is a PPG color while Lemonade comes from Tikkurila. Mermaid Tears reads as yellow, while Lemonade reads as beige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 81 vs 72, Lemonade will read as the brighter of the two — a 9-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 14.2, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. 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 Lemonade Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Mermaid Tears on one side and Lemonade 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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