Parma Gray vs Silver Charm
Where Parma Gray belongs to Farrow & Ball's range, Silver Charm is a PPG color. Hue-wise, Parma Gray belongs to the blue-grey family and Silver Charm to the grey family. Parma Gray (LRV 50) reflects noticeably more light than Silver Charm (LRV 45), a difference of 5 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 6.1 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. 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 Silver Charm Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Parma Gray on one side and Silver Charm 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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