Mint Leaves vs Java
Where Mint Leaves belongs to PPG's range, Java is a Tikkurila color. Mint Leaves reads as green-yellow, while Java reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Mint Leaves (LRV 18) reflects noticeably more light than Java (LRV 15), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 12.6, 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.
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Mint Leaves vs Java Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Mint Leaves on one side and Java 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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