Barely White vs Y486
Barely White is a Cloverdale Paint color while Y486 comes from Tikkurila. Hue-wise, Barely White belongs to the white family and Y486 to the greige-white family. With LRVs of 76 and 76, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. With a ΔE of 0.8, the difference is subtle — you'd need them side by side to reliably tell them apart. 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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Barely White vs Y486 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Barely White 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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