Calamine vs Nautical Star
Where Calamine belongs to Farrow & Ball's range, Nautical Star is a PPG color. Calamine reads as pink-red, while Nautical Star reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Calamine (LRV 68) reflects noticeably more light than Nautical Star (LRV 46), a difference of 22 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 17.7, 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 Nautical Star Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Calamine on one side and Nautical Star 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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