Ink Well vs Sailor's Coat
Where Ink Well belongs to Dulux's range, Sailor's Coat is a PPG color. Both sit in the blue family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Ink Well (LRV 9) reflects noticeably more light than Sailor's Coat (LRV 6), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. At ΔE 1.7, these are close — the kind of difference that matters when choosing between them, but doesn't read strongly in a finished 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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Ink Well vs Sailor's Coat Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Ink Well on one side and Sailor's Coat 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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