A Drop of Black vs Aria
A Drop of Black is a Cloverdale Paint color while Aria comes from PPG. Hue-wise, A Drop of Black belongs to the green-white family and Aria to the white family. With LRVs of 77 and 77, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. With a ΔE of 0.5, the difference is subtle — you'd need them side by side to reliably tell them apart. 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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A Drop of Black vs Aria Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see A Drop of Black on one side and Aria 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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