Techno Gray vs Piazza

Techno GraySherwin-WilliamsvsPiazzaTikkurilaΔE 9.7Noticeable difference

Techno Gray is a Sherwin-Williams color while Piazza comes from Tikkurila. Hue-wise, Techno Gray belongs to the greige-grey family and Piazza to the beige-greige family. At LRV 65 vs 49, Piazza will read as the brighter of the two — a 16-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 9.7, 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.

Color Details

Techno Gray
Sherwin-Williams · 6170
Hex#BFB9AA
LRV48.7
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6170
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Piazza
Tikkurila · Y487
Hex#D7D3C8
LRV65.0
BrandTikkurila
NumberY487
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessLight

Techno Gray vs Piazza Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Techno Gray on one side and Piazza on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.

More Techno Gray comparisons

See how Techno Gray stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Techno Gray
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Techno Gray
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite reads noticeably lighter

Iron Ore
Techno Gray
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Techno Gray is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Techno Gray
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone reads slightly lighter

Evergreen Fog
Techno Gray
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Techno Gray reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Techno Gray
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Nearly identical in tone

Agreeable Gray
Techno Gray
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads slightly lighter

Denim Drift
Techno Gray
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Techno Gray reads noticeably lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Techno Gray
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads slightly lighter

Balboa Mist
Techno Gray
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads noticeably lighter

Vintage Vogue
Techno Gray
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Techno Gray is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Techno Gray
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Techno Gray reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
Techno Gray
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Techno Gray is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Techno Gray
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Techno Gray reads noticeably lighter

Black grey
Techno Gray
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Techno Gray is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
Techno Gray
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow reads slightly lighter

Windmill Lane
Techno Gray
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Techno Gray reads noticeably lighter

Senses
Techno Gray
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Techno Gray reads slightly lighter

Lamp Black
Techno Gray
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Techno Gray is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Techno Gray
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen reads slightly lighter

Tea with Florence
Techno Gray
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Techno Gray is the lighter choice

Thames Fog
Techno Gray
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Techno Gray reads noticeably lighter

Ocean Abyss
Techno Gray
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Techno Gray is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Techno Gray
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Nearly identical in tone

Teton Blue
Techno Gray
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Techno Gray reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-2
Techno Gray
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 reads noticeably lighter

Paper
Techno Gray
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Techno Gray
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Passageway
Techno Gray
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Techno Gray is the lighter choice

RAL 180-1
Techno Gray
RAL 180-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 180-1
LRV 49

Nearly identical in tone