Purity vs Weathered Sandstone
Both from PPG's palette. Hue-wise, Purity belongs to the beige family and Weathered Sandstone to the beige-red family. Purity (LRV 80) reflects noticeably more light than Weathered Sandstone (LRV 55), a difference of 25 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 17.5, 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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Purity vs Weathered Sandstone Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Purity on one side and Weathered Sandstone 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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