Passionate Pause vs Narcissus
Passionate Pause is a PPG color while Narcissus comes from Sherwin-Williams. These are both beige-yellows, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige-yellow to land. With LRVs of 82 and 83, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. At ΔE 3.2, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. 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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Passionate Pause vs Narcissus Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Passionate Pause on one side and Narcissus 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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