True To You vs Timid Absinthe
Where True To You belongs to PPG's range, Timid Absinthe is a Valspar color. Both sit in the yellow family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Timid Absinthe (LRV 72) reflects noticeably more light than True To You (LRV 61), a difference of 11 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 5.3 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. 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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True To You vs Timid Absinthe Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see True To You on one side and Timid Absinthe 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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