Piedmont Gray vs L493
Where Piedmont Gray belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, L493 is a Tikkurila color. Hue-wise, Piedmont Gray belongs to the green-grey family and L493 to the blue-grey family. Piedmont Gray (LRV 38) reflects noticeably more light than L493 (LRV 34), a difference of 4 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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Piedmont Gray vs L493 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Piedmont Gray on one side and L493 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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