Sharkskin vs Douter
Sharkskin (Benjamin Moore) and Douter (Farrow & Ball) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Sharkskin belongs to the grey family and Douter to the green-grey family. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 16 vs 15 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. Where Sharkskin leans yellow, Douter reads neutral — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. ΔE 6.7 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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Sharkskin vs Douter Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Sharkskin on one side and Douter 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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