Stiffkey Blue vs Egyptian Violet
Where Stiffkey Blue belongs to Farrow & Ball's range, Egyptian Violet is a PPG color. Stiffkey Blue reads as blue, while Egyptian Violet reads as blue-purple — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Stiffkey Blue (LRV 10) reflects noticeably more light than Egyptian Violet (LRV 7), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 15.4, 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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Stiffkey Blue vs Egyptian Violet Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Stiffkey Blue on one side and Egyptian Violet 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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