Hostaleaf vs Tarpaulin grey
Where Hostaleaf belongs to Behr's range, Tarpaulin grey is a RAL Classic color. Hue-wise, Hostaleaf belongs to the blue-grey family and Tarpaulin grey to the grey family. Tarpaulin grey (LRV 13) reflects noticeably more light than Hostaleaf (LRV 9), a difference of 4 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 6.4 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. 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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Hostaleaf vs Tarpaulin grey Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Hostaleaf on one side and Tarpaulin grey 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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