In Good Taste vs James
Where In Good Taste belongs to Cloverdale Paint's range, James is a Little Greene color. These are both blue-greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue-grey to land. In Good Taste (LRV 33) reflects noticeably more light than James (LRV 30), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. At ΔE 2.9, these are close — the kind of difference that matters when choosing between them, but doesn't read strongly in a finished room. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
In Good Taste vs James in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. In Good Taste and James 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.
Living Room
In a living room, color works across both daylight and evening light — the same wall can read very differently at noon and at 8pm. The brightness difference is modest but present — In Good Taste gives the walls a little more lift.
Color Details
In Good Taste vs James Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see In Good Taste on one side and James 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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