Calamine vs Abyss
Where Calamine belongs to Farrow & Ball's range, Abyss is a Tikkurila color. Hue-wise, Calamine belongs to the pink-red family and Abyss to the blue-grey family. Calamine (LRV 68) reflects noticeably more light than Abyss (LRV 11), a difference of 56 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 47.1, 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 Abyss Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Calamine on one side and Abyss 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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