Water Iris vs Mink Frost
Water Iris (PPG) and Mink Frost (Valspar) come from different manufacturers. Water Iris reads as blue, while Mink Frost reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 7-point LRV gap — 77 for Water Iris vs 70 for Mink Frost — means Water Iris will open up a space more effectively. ΔE 8.9 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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Water Iris vs Mink Frost Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Water Iris on one side and Mink Frost 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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