Purbeck Stone vs Swimming
Purbeck Stone (Farrow & Ball) and Swimming (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Purbeck Stone reads as greige-grey, while Swimming reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 21-point LRV gap — 73 for Swimming vs 52 for Purbeck Stone — means Swimming will open up a space more effectively. Where Purbeck Stone leans warm, Swimming reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 18.9 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. 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 Swimming Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Purbeck Stone on one side and Swimming 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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