Desired Dawn vs H496
Desired Dawn is a Cloverdale Paint color while H496 comes from Tikkurila. Hue-wise, Desired Dawn belongs to the grey-red family and H496 to the blue-grey family. At LRV 70 vs 67, Desired Dawn will read as the brighter of the two — a 3-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. With a ΔE of 2.2, 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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Desired Dawn vs H496 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Desired Dawn on one side and H496 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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