Calamine vs Lotus Petal
Calamine is a Farrow & Ball color while Lotus Petal comes from PPG. Hue-wise, Calamine belongs to the pink-red family and Lotus Petal to the beige family. At LRV 81 vs 68, Lotus Petal will read as the brighter of the two — a 13-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 9.3, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. 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 Lotus Petal Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Calamine on one side and Lotus Petal 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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