Calamine vs Purple Parlor
Where Calamine belongs to Farrow & Ball's range, Purple Parlor is a PPG color. Calamine reads as pink-red, while Purple Parlor reads as grey-purple — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Calamine (LRV 68) reflects noticeably more light than Purple Parlor (LRV 9), a difference of 59 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 50.3, 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 Purple Parlor Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Calamine on one side and Purple Parlor 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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