Frosted Steel vs H498
Where Frosted Steel belongs to Dulux's range, H498 is a Tikkurila color. Both sit in the blue-grey family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Frosted Steel (LRV 72) reflects noticeably more light than H498 (LRV 66), a difference of 6 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. At ΔE 2.2, these are close — the kind of difference that matters when choosing between them, but doesn't read strongly in a finished 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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Frosted Steel vs H498 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Frosted Steel on one side and H498 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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