A Drop of Black vs Silent Delight
Where A Drop of Black belongs to Cloverdale Paint's range, Silent Delight is a PPG color. A Drop of Black reads as green-white, while Silent Delight reads as blue-white — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Silent Delight (LRV 80) reflects noticeably more light than A Drop of Black (LRV 77), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. At ΔE 2.4, these are close — the kind of difference that matters when choosing between them, but doesn't read strongly in a finished 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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A Drop of Black vs Silent Delight Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see A Drop of Black on one side and Silent Delight 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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