Shining Armor vs Agate
Shining Armor (PPG) and Agate (Tikkurila) come from different manufacturers. Shining Armor reads as grey, while Agate reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 4-point LRV gap — 30 for Agate vs 26 for Shining Armor — means Agate will open up a space more effectively. ΔE 6.5 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same 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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Shining Armor vs Agate Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Shining Armor on one side and Agate 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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