Purbeck Stone vs Antique Slate
Where Purbeck Stone belongs to Farrow & Ball's range, Antique Slate is a PPG color. Hue-wise, Purbeck Stone belongs to the greige-grey family and Antique Slate to the blue-grey family. Purbeck Stone (LRV 52) reflects noticeably more light than Antique Slate (LRV 9), a difference of 43 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 41.7, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. 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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Purbeck Stone vs Antique Slate Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Purbeck Stone on one side and Antique Slate 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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