Tinsel vs Telegrey 4
Tinsel (PPG) and Telegrey 4 (RAL Classic) come from different manufacturers. Tinsel reads as blue-grey, while Telegrey 4 reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 9-point LRV gap — 68 for Tinsel vs 59 for Telegrey 4 — means Tinsel will open up a space more effectively. ΔE 5.6 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Tinsel vs Telegrey 4 in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Tinsel and Telegrey 4 are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Bedroom
Bedrooms are typically lit with warmer, lower light than the rest of the house — a condition that flatters warm tones and deepens cool ones. Tinsel returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.
Kitchen
Kitchens often have the harshest, most revealing light in the house — under-cabinet LEDs and overhead fixtures that strip away subtlety. Tinsel returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.
Color Details
Tinsel vs Telegrey 4 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Tinsel on one side and Telegrey 4 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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