Cool Gray vs G436
Where Cool Gray belongs to PPG's range, G436 is a Tikkurila color. Hue-wise, Cool Gray belongs to the blue-grey family and G436 to the blue family. G436 (LRV 64) reflects noticeably more light than Cool Gray (LRV 60), a difference of 4 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. At ΔE 2.7, 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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Cool Gray vs G436 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Cool Gray on one side and G436 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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