Calamine vs Floral Linen
Calamine (Farrow & Ball) and Floral Linen (PPG) come from different manufacturers. These are both pink-reds, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within pink-red to land. The 10-point LRV gap — 78 for Floral Linen vs 68 for Calamine — means Floral Linen will open up a space more effectively. ΔE 6.1 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same 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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Calamine vs Floral Linen Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Calamine on one side and Floral Linen 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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