Cabbage White vs Poetic License
Where Cabbage White belongs to Farrow & Ball's range, Poetic License is a PPG color. Both sit in the green-white family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Cabbage White (LRV 84) reflects noticeably more light than Poetic License (LRV 80), a difference of 4 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. At ΔE 2.6, these are close — the kind of difference that matters when choosing between them, but doesn't read strongly in a finished room. 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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Cabbage White vs Poetic License Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Cabbage White on one side and Poetic License 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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