Hinting Blue vs Y436
Where Hinting Blue belongs to Sherwin-Williams's range, Y436 is a Tikkurila color. These are both blues, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue to land. Hinting Blue (LRV 68) reflects noticeably more light than Y436 (LRV 65), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. At ΔE 1.4, 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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Hinting Blue vs Y436 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Hinting Blue on one side and Y436 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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