Calamine vs K444
Where Calamine belongs to Farrow & Ball's range, K444 is a Tikkurila color. Calamine reads as pink-red, while K444 reads as green-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Calamine (LRV 68) reflects noticeably more light than K444 (LRV 23), a difference of 45 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 33.1, 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 K444 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Calamine on one side and K444 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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