Down vs Crystalline
Down (Little Greene) and Crystalline (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Down reads as beige, while Crystalline reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 3-point LRV gap — 80 for Down vs 77 for Crystalline — means Down will open up a space more effectively. Where Down leans red, Crystalline reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 2.5 puts them in subtle territory — distinguishable in direct comparison, less so from across a 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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Down vs Crystalline Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Down on one side and Crystalline 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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