The Fort vs Praline Melt
Where The Fort belongs to Cloverdale Paint's range, Praline Melt is a Dulux color. Hue-wise, The Fort belongs to the greige-grey family and Praline Melt to the grey family. Praline Melt (LRV 22) reflects noticeably more light than The Fort (LRV 16), a difference of 6 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 5.3 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. 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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The Fort vs Praline Melt Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see The Fort on one side and Praline Melt 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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