Woad vs Pearl gentian blue
Where Woad belongs to Little Greene's range, Pearl gentian blue is a RAL Classic color. Both sit in the blue family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Pearl gentian blue (LRV 18) reflects noticeably more light than Woad (LRV 12), a difference of 6 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 13.5, 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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Woad vs Pearl gentian blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Woad on one side and Pearl gentian 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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