Olive Brown vs Bear Cub
Olive Brown (Cloverdale Paint) and Bear Cub (PPG) come from different manufacturers. These are both greige-greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within greige-grey to land. The 3-point LRV gap — 26 for Olive Brown vs 23 for Bear Cub — means Olive Brown will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 1.9 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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Olive Brown vs Bear Cub Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Olive Brown on one side and Bear Cub 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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