Painted Turtle vs Pure White
Where Painted Turtle belongs to PPG's range, Pure White is a Sherwin-Williams color. Painted Turtle reads as green-grey, while Pure White reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Pure White (LRV 84) reflects noticeably more light than Painted Turtle (LRV 15), a difference of 69 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 49.8, 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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Painted Turtle vs Pure White Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Painted Turtle on one side and Pure White 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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