Elemental vs H496
Where Elemental belongs to PPG's range, H496 is a Tikkurila color. Elemental reads as grey, while H496 reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (66 vs 67), so they'll read as similarly Light in most lighting conditions. At ΔE 1.4, 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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Elemental vs H496 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Elemental on one side and H496 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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