Calke Green vs Playing Hooky
Where Calke Green belongs to Farrow & Ball's range, Playing Hooky is a PPG color. Calke Green reads as green-grey, while Playing Hooky reads as greige-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Playing Hooky (LRV 25) reflects noticeably more light than Calke Green (LRV 21), a difference of 4 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 7.5 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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Calke Green vs Playing Hooky Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Calke Green on one side and Playing Hooky 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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