Ancona Blue vs Rangwali
Both from Farrow & Ball's palette. Hue-wise, Ancona Blue belongs to the blue family and Rangwali to the pink-red family. Ancona Blue (LRV 48) reflects noticeably more light than Rangwali (LRV 29), a difference of 20 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Ancona Blue runs cool while Rangwali is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 42.4, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. 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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Ancona Blue vs Rangwali Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Ancona Blue on one side and Rangwali 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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