Shutter Bug vs Sand yellow
Shutter Bug (PPG) and Sand yellow (RAL Classic) come from different manufacturers. Shutter Bug reads as beige, while Sand yellow reads as beige-yellow — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 9-point LRV gap — 45 for Sand yellow vs 36 for Shutter Bug — means Sand yellow will open up a space more effectively. ΔE 7.7 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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Shutter Bug vs Sand yellow Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Shutter Bug on one side and Sand yellow 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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