Worldly Gray vs H486
Worldly Gray (Sherwin-Williams) and H486 (Tikkurila) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Worldly Gray belongs to the beige-greige family and H486 to the greige-grey family. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 57 vs 56 — 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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Worldly Gray vs H486 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Worldly Gray on one side and H486 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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