Agate vs Made in the Shade
Where Agate belongs to Tikkurila's range, Made in the Shade is a Valspar color. Agate reads as blue-grey, while Made in the Shade reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (30 vs 33), so they'll read as similarly Medium in most lighting conditions. The ΔE 4.3 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. 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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Agate vs Made in the Shade Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Agate on one side and Made in the Shade 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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