Shaded Whisper vs Y486
Shaded Whisper is a PPG color while Y486 comes from Tikkurila. Shaded Whisper reads as grey, while Y486 reads as greige-white — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. With LRVs of 74 and 76, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. With a ΔE of 1.4, 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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Shaded Whisper vs Y486 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Shaded Whisper 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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