Tea with Florence vs Balsam
Where Tea with Florence belongs to Little Greene's range, Balsam is a PPG color. Hue-wise, Tea with Florence belongs to the blue family and Balsam to the green-grey family. Balsam (LRV 53) reflects noticeably more light than Tea with Florence (LRV 18), a difference of 35 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 31.2, 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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Tea with Florence vs Balsam Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Tea with Florence on one side and Balsam 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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