Ancona Blue vs Holly Glen
Where Ancona Blue belongs to Farrow & Ball's range, Holly Glen is a PPG color. Ancona Blue reads as blue, while Holly Glen reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Ancona Blue (LRV 48) reflects noticeably more light than Holly Glen (LRV 45), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 3.1 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 Holly Glen Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Ancona Blue on one side and Holly Glen 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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