London Stone vs Tamarix
Where London Stone belongs to Farrow & Ball's range, Tamarix is a Tikkurila color. These are both beige-greiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige-greige to land. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (38 vs 38), so they'll read as similarly Medium in most lighting conditions. At ΔE 2.7, these are close — the kind of difference that matters when choosing between them, but doesn't read strongly in a finished 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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London Stone vs Tamarix Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see London Stone on one side and Tamarix 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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At LRV 38 vs 12, London Stone is decisively the brighter choice.
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