Thin Ice vs Waves Of Grain
Both from PPG's palette. Hue-wise, Thin Ice belongs to the grey family and Waves Of Grain to the beige family. Thin Ice (LRV 70) reflects noticeably more light than Waves Of Grain (LRV 67), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 24.8, 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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Thin Ice vs Waves Of Grain Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Thin Ice on one side and Waves Of Grain 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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