Gargoyle vs Tar
Gargoyle is a Cloverdale Paint color while Tar comes from Farrow & Ball. These are both greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within grey to land. With LRVs of 11 and 9, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. At ΔE 6.6, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Gargoyle vs Tar in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Gargoyle and Tar 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.
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Gargoyle vs Tar Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Gargoyle on one side and Tar 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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