Silver Laurel vs Sourdough
Silver Laurel and Sourdough come from the same PPG collection. Hue-wise, Silver Laurel belongs to the blue-green family and Sourdough to the beige family. The 31-point LRV gap — 62 for Sourdough vs 31 for Silver Laurel — means Sourdough will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 26.6 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. 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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Silver Laurel vs Sourdough Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Silver Laurel on one side and Sourdough 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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At LRV 31 vs 12, Silver Laurel is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 31 vs 8, Silver Laurel is decisively the brighter choice.
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Dix Blue reads slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 31), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
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With LRVs of 31 and 31, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.