Calamine vs N470
Where Calamine belongs to Farrow & Ball's range, N470 is a Tikkurila color. Calamine reads as pink-red, while N470 reads as beige-pink — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Calamine (LRV 68) reflects noticeably more light than N470 (LRV 10), a difference of 58 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 49.5, 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 N470 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Calamine on one side and N470 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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