Charleston Gray vs Nut Shell
Charleston Gray (Farrow & Ball) and Nut Shell (PPG) come from different manufacturers. Both sit in the greige-grey family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. The 3-point LRV gap — 30 for Charleston Gray vs 27 for Nut Shell — means Charleston Gray will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 1.9 puts them in subtle territory — distinguishable in direct comparison, less so from across a room. 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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Charleston Gray vs Nut Shell Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Charleston Gray on one side and Nut Shell 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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