Purbeck Stone vs Free Reign
Purbeck Stone (Farrow & Ball) and Free Reign (PPG) come from different manufacturers. Purbeck Stone reads as greige-grey, while Free Reign reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 10-point LRV gap — 62 for Free Reign vs 52 for Purbeck Stone — means Free Reign will open up a space more effectively. ΔE 6.7 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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Purbeck Stone vs Free Reign Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Purbeck Stone on one side and Free Reign 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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