Arsenic vs Derby Green
Arsenic (Farrow & Ball) and Derby Green (PPG) come from different manufacturers. Arsenic reads as green, while Derby Green reads as blue-green — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 9-point LRV gap — 37 for Arsenic vs 28 for Derby Green — means Arsenic will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 11.8 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. 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 Derby Green Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Arsenic on one side and Derby 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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