Overcast vs Kaolin
Overcast is a Cloverdale Paint color while Kaolin comes from Tikkurila. Hue-wise, Overcast belongs to the greige-grey family and Kaolin to the beige-greige family. At LRV 76 vs 73, Kaolin 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 2.1, 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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Overcast vs Kaolin Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Overcast on one side and Kaolin 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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