Dolphin Dream vs Old Silk
Where Dolphin Dream belongs to Cloverdale Paint's range, Old Silk is a PPG color. Dolphin Dream reads as grey, while Old Silk reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (17 vs 17), so they'll read as similarly Dark in most lighting conditions. At ΔE 1.2, 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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Dolphin Dream vs Old Silk Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Dolphin Dream on one side and Old Silk 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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