Ancona Blue vs Caribbean Green
Where Ancona Blue belongs to Farrow & Ball's range, Caribbean Green is a PPG color. Hue-wise, Ancona Blue belongs to the blue family and Caribbean Green to the blue-green family. Ancona Blue (LRV 48) reflects noticeably more light than Caribbean Green (LRV 44), a difference of 4 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 8.9 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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Ancona Blue vs Caribbean Green Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Ancona Blue on one side and Caribbean Green 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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