Parma Gray vs Blue Dolphin
Parma Gray (Farrow & Ball) and Blue Dolphin (PPG) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Parma Gray belongs to the blue-grey family and Blue Dolphin to the blue family. The 5-point LRV gap — 55 for Blue Dolphin vs 50 for Parma Gray — means Blue Dolphin will open up a space more effectively. ΔE 3.7 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same 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 Blue Dolphin Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Parma Gray on one side and Blue Dolphin 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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