Calluna vs Frosted Lilac
Where Calluna belongs to Farrow & Ball's range, Frosted Lilac is a PPG color. Hue-wise, Calluna belongs to the grey family and Frosted Lilac to the blue-grey family. Frosted Lilac (LRV 65) reflects noticeably more light than Calluna (LRV 57), a difference of 8 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 4.2 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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Calluna vs Frosted Lilac Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Calluna on one side and Frosted Lilac 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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