Charlotte's Locks vs Marigold
Where Charlotte's Locks belongs to Farrow & Ball's range, Marigold is a Little Greene color. Charlotte's Locks reads as pink-red, while Marigold reads as beige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Marigold (LRV 35) reflects noticeably more light than Charlotte's Locks (LRV 21), a difference of 14 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Charlotte's Locks runs warm while Marigold is decidedly red, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 28.4, 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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Charlotte's Locks vs Marigold Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Charlotte's Locks on one side and Marigold 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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