Calamine vs In The Buff
Where Calamine belongs to Farrow & Ball's range, In The Buff is a PPG color. Calamine reads as pink-red, while In The Buff reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Calamine (LRV 68) reflects noticeably more light than In The Buff (LRV 60), a difference of 8 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 5.8 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. 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 In The Buff Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Calamine on one side and In The Buff 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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