Mountain Stream vs Meditative
Where Mountain Stream belongs to PPG's range, Meditative is a Sherwin-Williams color. Hue-wise, Mountain Stream belongs to the blue family and Meditative to the blue-grey family. Mountain Stream (LRV 41) reflects noticeably more light than Meditative (LRV 38), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. At ΔE 2.5, 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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Mountain Stream vs Meditative Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Mountain Stream on one side and Meditative 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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