Flowers of May vs Telegrey 4
Where Flowers of May belongs to Cloverdale Paint's range, Telegrey 4 is a RAL Classic color. Hue-wise, Flowers of May belongs to the pink-purple family and Telegrey 4 to the grey family. Flowers of May (LRV 70) reflects noticeably more light than Telegrey 4 (LRV 59), a difference of 11 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 9.1 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Flowers of May vs Telegrey 4 in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Flowers of May and Telegrey 4 are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Bedroom
The context that matters most in a bedroom is how a color reads under a bedside lamp at night, not under noon daylight. Flowers of May reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Telegrey 4.
Kitchen
In a kitchen, colors are seen under bright task lighting that amplifies undertones — what reads neutral elsewhere can show its hand here. Flowers of May reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Telegrey 4.
Color Details
Flowers of May vs Telegrey 4 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Flowers of May on one side and Telegrey 4 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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