Side Kick vs Fen
Side Kick is a PPG color while Fen comes from Tikkurila. Side Kick reads as grey, while Fen reads as greige-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. With LRVs of 53 and 52, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. With a ΔE of 1.2, 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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Side Kick vs Fen Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Side Kick on one side and Fen 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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