Lavender Blue vs Parma Gray
Where Lavender Blue belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Parma Gray is a Farrow & Ball color. Hue-wise, Lavender Blue belongs to the blue family and Parma Gray to the blue-grey family. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (49 vs 50), so they'll read as similarly Medium in most lighting conditions. Lavender Blue runs blue while Parma Gray is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. 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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Lavender Blue vs Parma Gray Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Lavender Blue on one side and Parma Gray 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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