Stonewash vs J499
Stonewash (Cloverdale Paint) and J499 (Tikkurila) come from different manufacturers. These are both greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within grey to land. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 49 vs 50 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. A ΔE of 2.7 puts them in subtle territory — distinguishable in direct comparison, less so from across a 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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Stonewash vs J499 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Stonewash on one side and J499 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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Stonewash reads slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 45), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
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