Sage Tint vs K494
Where Sage Tint belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, K494 is a Tikkurila color. These are both green-greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within green-grey to land. Sage Tint (LRV 58) reflects noticeably more light than K494 (LRV 53), a difference of 5 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 3.4 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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Sage Tint vs K494 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Sage Tint on one side and K494 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.
More Sage Tint comparisons
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At LRV 58 vs 30, Sage Tint is decisively the brighter choice.
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With LRVs of 58 and 58, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
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At LRV 58 vs 43, Sage Tint is decisively the brighter choice.
With LRVs of 58 and 55, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
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At LRV 58 vs 31, Sage Tint is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 58 vs 7, Sage Tint is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 58 vs 24, Sage Tint is decisively the brighter choice.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 58 vs 57), so neither reads brighter in a room.