Inox vs Y486
Inox is a Little Greene color while Y486 comes from Tikkurila. Inox reads as grey, while Y486 reads as greige-white — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 76 vs 71, Y486 will read as the brighter of the two — a 5-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. With a ΔE of 2.6, 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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Inox vs Y486 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Inox on one side and Y486 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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