Sweet Emily vs Minuet
Sweet Emily (PPG) and Minuet (Tikkurila) come from different manufacturers. Sweet Emily reads as blue, while Minuet reads as blue-purple — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 3-point LRV gap — 64 for Sweet Emily vs 61 for Minuet — means Sweet Emily will open up a space more effectively. ΔE 4.0 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. 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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Sweet Emily vs Minuet Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Sweet Emily on one side and Minuet 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.
More Sweet Emily comparisons
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At LRV 64 vs 27, Sweet Emily is decisively the brighter choice.
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Sweet Emily reflects far more light (LRV 64 vs 4), opening up a space where Naval encloses it.
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At LRV 64 vs 44, Sweet Emily is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 64 vs 12, Sweet Emily is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 64 vs 8, Sweet Emily is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 64 vs 12, Sweet Emily is decisively the brighter choice.
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