Favored One vs K494
Where Favored One belongs to Cloverdale Paint's range, K494 is a Tikkurila color. Both sit in the green-grey family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Favored One (LRV 60) reflects noticeably more light than K494 (LRV 53), a difference of 7 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. At ΔE 2.9, these are close — the kind of difference that matters when choosing between them, but doesn't read strongly in a finished room. 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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Favored One vs K494 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Favored One 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.
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