Arsenic vs Biscay Bay
Arsenic is a Farrow & Ball color while Biscay Bay comes from PPG. Arsenic reads as green, while Biscay Bay reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. With LRVs of 37 and 38, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. At ΔE 18.1, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. 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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Arsenic vs Biscay Bay Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Arsenic on one side and Biscay Bay 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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