Tallow vs Grey Blue
Where Tallow belongs to Farrow & Ball's range, Grey Blue is a RAL Classic color. Hue-wise, Tallow belongs to the beige family and Grey Blue to the blue-grey family. Tallow (LRV 87) reflects noticeably more light than Grey Blue (LRV 7), a difference of 79 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 65.3, 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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Tallow vs Grey Blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Tallow on one side and Grey Blue 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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