Dash of Soot vs Fond Memory
Where Dash of Soot belongs to Little Greene's range, Fond Memory is a PPG color. Dash of Soot reads as greige-grey, while Fond Memory reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Dash of Soot (LRV 54) reflects noticeably more light than Fond Memory (LRV 51), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. At ΔE 1.7, these are close — the kind of difference that matters when choosing between them, but doesn't read strongly in a finished room. 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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Dash of Soot vs Fond Memory Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Dash of Soot on one side and Fond Memory 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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