True Romance vs Ink
Where True Romance belongs to Cloverdale Paint's range, Ink is a Tikkurila color. True Romance reads as blue-purple, while Ink reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. True Romance (LRV 9) reflects noticeably more light than Ink (LRV 6), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 7.4 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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True Romance vs Ink Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see True Romance on one side and Ink 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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