Quartersawn Oak vs N473
Quartersawn Oak is a Sherwin-Williams color while N473 comes from Tikkurila. Hue-wise, Quartersawn Oak belongs to the beige-greige family and N473 to the pink family. With LRVs of 16 and 18, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. At ΔE 4.4, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. 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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Quartersawn Oak vs N473 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Quartersawn Oak on one side and N473 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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