Artifact vs Narrow Lane
Where Artifact belongs to Cloverdale Paint's range, Narrow Lane is a Dulux color. Both sit in the greige-grey family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Narrow Lane (LRV 41) reflects noticeably more light than Artifact (LRV 38), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. At ΔE 2.2, 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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Artifact vs Narrow Lane Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Artifact on one side and Narrow Lane 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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