Smoky Emerald vs Sourdough

Both from PPG's palette. Smoky Emerald reads as blue, while Sourdough reads as beige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Sourdough (LRV 62) reflects noticeably more light than Smoky Emerald (LRV 14), a difference of 48 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 43.7, 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.