Fashionable Gray vs K496
Where Fashionable Gray belongs to Sherwin-Williams's range, K496 is a Tikkurila color. These are both greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within grey to land. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (49 vs 50), so they'll read as similarly Medium in most lighting conditions. The ΔE 3.1 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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Fashionable Gray vs K496 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Fashionable Gray on one side and K496 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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