Gravel vs Flint Arrow
Gravel (Cloverdale Paint) and Flint Arrow (Dulux) come from different manufacturers. These are both greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within grey to land. The 5-point LRV gap — 31 for Flint Arrow vs 26 for Gravel — means Flint Arrow will open up a space more effectively. ΔE 3.4 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Gravel vs Flint Arrow in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Gravel and Flint Arrow 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
Bedrooms are typically lit with warmer, lower light than the rest of the house — a condition that flatters warm tones and deepens cool ones. Flint Arrow has the edge in reflectance, which shows as a quiet sense of added space rather than an obvious contrast.
Bathroom
Small bathrooms intensify color. A shade that seems quiet in a larger room can feel immersive when you're surrounded by it on four walls. Flint Arrow has the edge in reflectance, which shows as a quiet sense of added space rather than an obvious contrast.
Color Details
Gravel vs Flint Arrow Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Gravel on one side and Flint Arrow 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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