Dove Tale vs Shantung
Dove Tale is a Farrow & Ball color while Shantung comes from Tikkurila. Dove Tale reads as greige-grey, while Shantung reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. With LRVs of 45 and 45, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. With a ΔE of 3.0, the difference is subtle — you'd need them side by side to reliably tell them apart. 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 Shantung Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Dove Tale on one side and Shantung 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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