Charlotte's Locks vs Pure orange
Where Charlotte's Locks belongs to Farrow & Ball's range, Pure orange is a RAL Classic color. Charlotte's Locks reads as pink-red, while Pure orange reads as beige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Pure orange (LRV 25) reflects noticeably more light than Charlotte's Locks (LRV 21), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 23.5, 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 Pure orange Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Charlotte's Locks on one side and Pure orange 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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