Calamine vs Blue Zephyr
Where Calamine belongs to Farrow & Ball's range, Blue Zephyr is a PPG color. Hue-wise, Calamine belongs to the pink-red family and Blue Zephyr to the blue-grey family. Calamine (LRV 68) reflects noticeably more light than Blue Zephyr (LRV 13), a difference of 55 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 45.9, 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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Calamine vs Blue Zephyr Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Calamine on one side and Blue Zephyr 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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