Cromarty vs Frivolous Folly
Cromarty (Farrow & Ball) and Frivolous Folly (PPG) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Cromarty belongs to the greige-grey family and Frivolous Folly to the grey family. The 3-point LRV gap — 63 for Frivolous Folly vs 60 for Cromarty — means Frivolous Folly will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 2.5 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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Cromarty vs Frivolous Folly Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Cromarty on one side and Frivolous Folly 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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