Nebulous White vs Y486
Nebulous White (Sherwin-Williams) and Y486 (Tikkurila) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Nebulous White belongs to the grey-white family and Y486 to the greige-white family. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 74 vs 76 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. A ΔE of 1.5 puts them in subtle territory — distinguishable in direct comparison, less so from across a 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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Nebulous White vs Y486 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Nebulous White on one side and Y486 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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