Blue Calico vs Crushed Velvet
Blue Calico and Crushed Velvet come from the same PPG collection. These are both blues, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue to land. The 5-point LRV gap — 16 for Blue Calico vs 11 for Crushed Velvet — means Blue Calico will open up a space more effectively. ΔE 8.5 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same 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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Blue Calico vs Crushed Velvet Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Blue Calico on one side and Crushed Velvet 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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