Essential Gray vs J499
Essential Gray is a Sherwin-Williams color while J499 comes from Tikkurila. These are both greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within grey to land. With LRVs of 48 and 50, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. With a ΔE of 2.7, 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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Essential Gray vs J499 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Essential Gray on one side and J499 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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