Parma Gray vs Classic Blue
Where Parma Gray belongs to Farrow & Ball's range, Classic Blue is a Jotun color. Hue-wise, Parma Gray belongs to the blue-grey family and Classic Blue to the blue family. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (50 vs 52), so they'll read as similarly Medium in most lighting conditions. Both lean cool, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. At ΔE 3.0, 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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Parma Gray vs Classic Blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Parma Gray on one side and Classic Blue 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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