Calm Sea vs Cool Gray
Calm Sea and Cool Gray come from the same PPG collection. Calm Sea reads as blue, while Cool Gray reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 4-point LRV gap — 64 for Calm Sea vs 60 for Cool Gray — means Calm Sea will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 1.3 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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Calm Sea vs Cool Gray Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Calm Sea on one side and Cool Gray 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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