Soft Teal vs L493
Soft Teal is a Jotun color while L493 comes from Tikkurila. Soft Teal reads as green-grey, while L493 reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. With LRVs of 35 and 34, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. At ΔE 3.1, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. 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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Soft Teal vs L493 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Soft Teal on one side and L493 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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