Teal Zen vs J438
Teal Zen (Jotun) and J438 (Tikkurila) come from different manufacturers. Both sit in the blue family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 47 vs 45 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. A ΔE of 1.2 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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Teal Zen vs J438 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Teal Zen on one side and J438 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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At LRV 83 vs 47, White Dove is decisively the brighter choice.
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A 11-point LRV gap (58 vs 47) makes Accessible Beige the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 47 vs 27, Teal Zen is decisively the brighter choice.
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A 8-point LRV gap (55 vs 47) makes Tranquil Dawn the marginally brighter of the two.
A 3-point LRV gap (47 vs 44) makes Teal Zen the marginally brighter of the two.
Pure White reflects far more light (LRV 84 vs 47), opening up a space where Teal Zen encloses it.
At LRV 66 vs 47, Balboa Mist is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 74 vs 47, Shoji White is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 47 vs 12, Teal Zen is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 47 vs 8, Teal Zen is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 68 vs 47, Skimming Stone is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 47 vs 12, Teal Zen is decisively the brighter choice.
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