Legendary vs Lotus Petal
Both from PPG's palette. Legendary reads as beige-greige, while Lotus Petal reads as beige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Lotus Petal (LRV 81) reflects noticeably more light than Legendary (LRV 50), a difference of 31 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 16.6, 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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Legendary vs Lotus Petal Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Legendary on one side and Lotus Petal 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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