Plumosa vs Mermaid
Where Plumosa belongs to PPG's range, Mermaid is a Tikkurila color. Hue-wise, Plumosa belongs to the green family and Mermaid to the green-grey family. Plumosa (LRV 29) reflects noticeably more light than Mermaid (LRV 22), a difference of 7 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 17.0, 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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Plumosa vs Mermaid Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Plumosa on one side and Mermaid 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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