Spicy Mustard vs N391
Where Spicy Mustard belongs to PPG's range, N391 is a Tikkurila color. Spicy Mustard reads as beige, while N391 reads as beige-yellow — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Spicy Mustard (LRV 47) reflects noticeably more light than N391 (LRV 38), a difference of 9 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 14.5, 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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Spicy Mustard vs N391 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Spicy Mustard on one side and N391 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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