Hickory Stick vs N473
Where Hickory Stick belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, N473 is a Tikkurila color. Both sit in the pink family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Hickory Stick (LRV 21) reflects noticeably more light than N473 (LRV 18), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 4.2 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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Hickory Stick vs N473 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Hickory Stick on one side and N473 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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