Clouded Pearl 1 vs Calamine
Clouded Pearl 1 is a Dulux color while Calamine comes from Farrow & Ball. Clouded Pearl 1 reads as green-grey, while Calamine reads as pink-red — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 72 vs 68, Clouded Pearl 1 will read as the brighter of the two — a 4-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Clouded Pearl 1's neutral character against Calamine's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 9.5, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 3 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Clouded Pearl 1 vs Calamine in Real Spaces
3 real rooms side by side. Clouded Pearl 1 and Calamine 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
Living rooms test a color across a full range of conditions — morning sun, afternoon shade, and evening lamp light all shift how both of these read. Clouded Pearl 1 has the edge in reflectance, which shows as a quiet sense of added space rather than an obvious contrast.
Kitchen
Kitchen lighting tends to be bright and directional, which sharpens contrast and makes undertone differences more apparent. The brightness difference is modest but present — Clouded Pearl 1 gives the walls a little more lift.
Bathroom
Bathrooms amplify color — the enclosed space and reflective surfaces make what reads subtle elsewhere feel more present here. The brightness difference is modest but present — Clouded Pearl 1 gives the walls a little more lift.
Color Details
Clouded Pearl 1 vs Calamine Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Clouded Pearl 1 on one side and Calamine 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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