Calamine vs H486
Where Calamine belongs to Farrow & Ball's range, H486 is a Tikkurila color. Hue-wise, Calamine belongs to the pink-red family and H486 to the greige-grey family. Calamine (LRV 68) reflects noticeably more light than H486 (LRV 56), a difference of 12 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 8.3 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. 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 H486 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Calamine on one side and H486 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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