Tarpaulin grey vs Abyss
Where Tarpaulin grey belongs to RAL Classic's range, Abyss is a Tikkurila color. Tarpaulin grey reads as grey, while Abyss reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (13 vs 11), so they'll read as similarly Dark in most lighting conditions. The ΔE 3.6 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. 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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Tarpaulin grey vs Abyss Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Tarpaulin grey on one side and Abyss 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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