Lioness vs N391
Where Lioness belongs to Cloverdale Paint's range, N391 is a Tikkurila color. Hue-wise, Lioness belongs to the beige family and N391 to the beige-yellow family. Lioness (LRV 48) reflects noticeably more light than N391 (LRV 38), a difference of 10 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 15.9, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. 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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Lioness vs N391 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Lioness on one side and N391 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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