Calamine vs Oak Buff
Calamine is a Farrow & Ball color while Oak Buff comes from PPG. Hue-wise, Calamine belongs to the pink-red family and Oak Buff to the beige family. With LRVs of 68 and 69, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. At ΔE 8.6, 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 Oak Buff Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Calamine on one side and Oak 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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