Calamine vs Alley Cat
Calamine (Farrow & Ball) and Alley Cat (PPG) come from different manufacturers. Calamine reads as pink-red, while Alley Cat reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 55-point LRV gap — 68 for Calamine vs 13 for Alley Cat — means Calamine will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 43.4 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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Calamine vs Alley Cat Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Calamine on one side and Alley Cat 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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