Gecko vs L380
Where Gecko belongs to Sherwin-Williams's range, L380 is a Tikkurila color. Hue-wise, Gecko belongs to the yellow family and L380 to the green family. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (22 vs 20), so they'll read as similarly Medium in most lighting conditions. With a ΔE of 17.0, 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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Gecko vs L380 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Gecko on one side and L380 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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