Parma Gray vs Northern Exposure
Parma Gray (Farrow & Ball) and Northern Exposure (PPG) come from different manufacturers. Parma Gray reads as blue-grey, while Northern Exposure reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 7-point LRV gap — 57 for Northern Exposure vs 50 for Parma Gray — means Northern Exposure will open up a space more effectively. ΔE 5.4 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 Northern Exposure Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Parma Gray on one side and Northern Exposure 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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