Brassica vs Purple Surf
Where Brassica belongs to Farrow & Ball's range, Purple Surf is a PPG color. Hue-wise, Brassica belongs to the grey family and Purple Surf to the blue-grey family. Purple Surf (LRV 32) reflects noticeably more light than Brassica (LRV 24), a difference of 8 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 10.2, 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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Brassica vs Purple Surf Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Brassica on one side and Purple Surf 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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