Cotton Flannel vs Made in the Shade
Cotton Flannel is a PPG color while Made in the Shade comes from Valspar. Cotton Flannel reads as blue-grey, while Made in the Shade reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 33 vs 28, Made in the Shade will read as the brighter of the two — a 5-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 11.2, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. 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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Cotton Flannel vs Made in the Shade Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Cotton Flannel on one side and Made in the Shade 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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