Painted Turtle vs Sage Slate
Where Painted Turtle belongs to PPG's range, Sage Slate is a Valspar color. Hue-wise, Painted Turtle belongs to the green-grey family and Sage Slate to the grey family. Sage Slate (LRV 19) reflects noticeably more light than Painted Turtle (LRV 15), a difference of 4 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 12.9, 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 Sage Slate Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Painted Turtle on one side and Sage Slate 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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