Charlotte's Locks vs Copper Penny
Where Charlotte's Locks belongs to Farrow & Ball's range, Copper Penny is a PPG color. Charlotte's Locks reads as pink-red, while Copper Penny reads as beige-pink — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Copper Penny (LRV 27) reflects noticeably more light than Charlotte's Locks (LRV 21), a difference of 6 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 14.2, 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 Copper Penny Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Charlotte's Locks on one side and Copper Penny 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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