French Roast vs N470
Where French Roast belongs to Sherwin-Williams's range, N470 is a Tikkurila color. Hue-wise, French Roast belongs to the beige family and N470 to the beige-pink family. N470 (LRV 10) reflects noticeably more light than French Roast (LRV 4), a difference of 6 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 12.6, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. 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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French Roast vs N470 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see French Roast on one side and N470 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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