Calamine vs Sweet Illusion
Calamine (Farrow & Ball) and Sweet Illusion (PPG) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Calamine belongs to the pink-red family and Sweet Illusion to the blue family. The 12-point LRV gap — 80 for Sweet Illusion vs 68 for Calamine — means Sweet Illusion will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 13.3 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. 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 Sweet Illusion Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Calamine on one side and Sweet Illusion 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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