Northern Grey vs Plaster
Northern Grey is a Cloverdale Paint color while Plaster comes from Tikkurila. Hue-wise, Northern Grey belongs to the grey family and Plaster to the greige-grey family. At LRV 57 vs 53, Plaster will read as the brighter of the two — a 4-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. With a ΔE of 2.3, the difference is subtle — you'd need them side by side to reliably tell them apart. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Northern Grey vs Plaster in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Northern Grey and Plaster 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.
Kitchen
Kitchen lighting tends to be bright and directional, which sharpens contrast and makes undertone differences more apparent. The brightness difference is modest but present — Plaster gives the walls a little more lift.
Dining Room
Dining room light is typically the warmest in the house, which shifts both colors toward the red end of the spectrum compared to daylight. Plaster reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.
Color Details
Northern Grey vs Plaster Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Northern Grey on one side and Plaster 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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