Charred Coal vs Grey Tabby
Charred Coal (Cloverdale Paint) and Grey Tabby (Dulux) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Charred Coal belongs to the grey-red family and Grey Tabby to the grey family. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 15 vs 16 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. A ΔE of 1.6 puts them in subtle territory — distinguishable in direct comparison, less so from across a 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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Charred Coal vs Grey Tabby Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Charred Coal on one side and Grey Tabby 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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