Purbeck Stone vs New Clay
Purbeck Stone is a Farrow & Ball color while New Clay comes from PPG. Purbeck Stone reads as greige-grey, while New Clay reads as pink-red — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 59 vs 52, New Clay will read as the brighter of the two — a 7-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 16.4, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. 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 New Clay Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Purbeck Stone on one side and New Clay 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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