Purity vs Somber paint color comparison

Purity vs Somber

PurityPPGvsSomberPPGΔE 25.0 — Distinct difference

Both are PPG colors. Both sit in the beige family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. At LRV 80 vs 46, Purity will read as the brighter of the two — a 34-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 25.0, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Purity
PPG · PPG14-20
LRV80.0
BrandPPG
NumberPPG14-20
Undertone—
Temperature—
BrightnessLight
Somber
PPG · PPG1093-4
LRV46.0
BrandPPG
NumberPPG1093-4
Undertone—
Temperature—
BrightnessMedium

Purity vs Somber Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Purity on one side and Somber on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.