Dove Tale vs Imagine
Where Dove Tale belongs to Farrow & Ball's range, Imagine is a Sherwin-Williams color. Hue-wise, Dove Tale belongs to the greige-grey family and Imagine to the grey family. Imagine (LRV 48) reflects noticeably more light than Dove Tale (LRV 45), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean warm, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 4.0 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. 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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Dove Tale vs Imagine Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Dove Tale on one side and Imagine 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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