Purbeck Stone vs Steel Curtain
Where Purbeck Stone belongs to Farrow & Ball's range, Steel Curtain is a PPG color. Hue-wise, Purbeck Stone belongs to the greige-grey family and Steel Curtain to the grey family. Purbeck Stone (LRV 52) reflects noticeably more light than Steel Curtain (LRV 34), a difference of 18 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 13.0, 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 Steel Curtain Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Purbeck Stone on one side and Steel Curtain 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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