Merlins Beard vs Down
Merlins Beard (Cloverdale Paint) and Down (Little Greene) come from different manufacturers. Both sit in the beige family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. The 3-point LRV gap — 80 for Down vs 77 for Merlins Beard — means Down will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 2.3 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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Merlins Beard vs Down Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Merlins Beard on one side and Down 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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