White Lie vs Y486
White Lie (Behr) and Y486 (Tikkurila) come from different manufacturers. White Lie reads as grey-white, while Y486 reads as greige-white — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 3-point LRV gap — 76 for Y486 vs 73 for White Lie — means Y486 will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 1.8 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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White Lie vs Y486 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see White Lie on one side and Y486 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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