Babouche vs Flirtatious
Where Babouche belongs to Farrow & Ball's range, Flirtatious is a PPG color. Babouche reads as beige, while Flirtatious reads as beige-yellow — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Flirtatious (LRV 65) reflects noticeably more light than Babouche (LRV 57), a difference of 8 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 28.1, 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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Babouche vs Flirtatious Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Babouche on one side and Flirtatious 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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