Discreet White vs Y486
Where Discreet White belongs to Sherwin-Williams's range, Y486 is a Tikkurila color. Hue-wise, Discreet White belongs to the grey-white family and Y486 to the greige-white family. Y486 (LRV 76) reflects noticeably more light than Discreet White (LRV 72), a difference of 4 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. At ΔE 2.6, these are close — the kind of difference that matters when choosing between them, but doesn't read strongly in a finished 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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Discreet White vs Y486 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Discreet White 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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