Abstract Idea vs Hazy
Where Abstract Idea belongs to Cloverdale Paint's range, Hazy is a Farrow & Ball color. Both sit in the blue family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Abstract Idea (LRV 62) reflects noticeably more light than Hazy (LRV 51), a difference of 11 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 6.2 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Abstract Idea vs Hazy in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Abstract Idea and Hazy are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Bedroom
The context that matters most in a bedroom is how a color reads under a bedside lamp at night, not under noon daylight. Abstract Idea reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Hazy.
Bathroom
Bathrooms are one of the few spaces where you're genuinely enclosed by the paint color, which makes the choice between these two more consequential. Abstract Idea reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Hazy.
Color Details
Abstract Idea vs Hazy Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Abstract Idea on one side and Hazy 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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