Steel Symphony 5 vs G489
Steel Symphony 5 is a Dulux color while G489 comes from Tikkurila. These are both blue-greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue-grey to land. At LRV 63 vs 59, Steel Symphony 5 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 2.9, 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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Steel Symphony 5 vs G489 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Steel Symphony 5 on one side and G489 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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