Purbeck Stone vs Mirage
Where Purbeck Stone belongs to Farrow & Ball's range, Mirage is a Tikkurila color. These are both greige-greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within greige-grey to land. Mirage (LRV 62) reflects noticeably more light than Purbeck Stone (LRV 52), a difference of 10 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 6.2 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Purbeck Stone vs Mirage in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Purbeck Stone and Mirage are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Kitchen
In a kitchen, colors are seen under bright task lighting that amplifies undertones — what reads neutral elsewhere can show its hand here. Mirage reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Purbeck Stone.
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Purbeck Stone vs Mirage Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Purbeck Stone on one side and Mirage 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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