Borrowed Light vs Violet Ice
Where Borrowed Light belongs to Farrow & Ball's range, Violet Ice is a PPG color. Hue-wise, Borrowed Light belongs to the blue-grey family and Violet Ice to the blue-purple family. Violet Ice (LRV 77) reflects noticeably more light than Borrowed Light (LRV 69), a difference of 8 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 6.0 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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Borrowed Light vs Violet Ice Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Borrowed Light on one side and Violet Ice 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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