Deco Grey 1927 vs Shantung

Deco Grey 1927TikkurilavsShantungTikkurilaΔE 3.5Noticeable difference

Both from Tikkurila's palette. Hue-wise, Deco Grey 1927 belongs to the greige-grey family and Shantung to the grey family. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (43 vs 45), so they'll read as similarly Medium in most lighting conditions. The ΔE 3.5 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.

Color Details

Deco Grey 1927
Tikkurila · Deco Grey 1927
Hex#B7AEA6
LRV43.4
BrandTikkurila
NumberDeco Grey 1927
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessMedium
Shantung
Tikkurila · V481
Hex#B7ABA9
LRV45.0
BrandTikkurila
NumberV481
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessMedium

Deco Grey 1927 vs Shantung Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Deco Grey 1927 on one side and Shantung 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 Deco Grey 1927 comparisons

See how Deco Grey 1927 stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Deco Grey 1927
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Deco Grey 1927
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Deco Grey 1927
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Deco Grey 1927 is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Deco Grey 1927
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone reads slightly lighter

Evergreen Fog
Deco Grey 1927
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Deco Grey 1927 reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Deco Grey 1927
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads slightly lighter

Agreeable Gray
Deco Grey 1927
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads noticeably lighter

Accessible Beige
Deco Grey 1927
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Accessible Beige reads noticeably lighter

Denim Drift
Deco Grey 1927
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Deco Grey 1927 reads noticeably lighter

French Gray
Deco Grey 1927
French Gray
Farrow & Ball
French Gray
LRV 43

Nearly identical in tone

Naval
Deco Grey 1927
Naval
Sherwin-Williams
Naval
LRV 4

Deco Grey 1927 is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Deco Grey 1927
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads slightly lighter

Bancha
Deco Grey 1927
Bancha
Farrow & Ball
Bancha
LRV 13

Deco Grey 1927 is the lighter choice

Hardwick White
Deco Grey 1927
Hardwick White
Farrow & Ball
Hardwick White
LRV 44

Nearly identical in tone

Pure White
Deco Grey 1927
Pure White
Sherwin-Williams
Pure White
LRV 84

Pure White is the lighter choice

Artichoke
Deco Grey 1927
Artichoke
Sherwin-Williams
Artichoke
LRV 21

Deco Grey 1927 reads noticeably lighter

Balboa Mist
Deco Grey 1927
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads noticeably lighter

Shoji White
Deco Grey 1927
Shoji White
Sherwin-Williams
Shoji White
LRV 74

Shoji White is the lighter choice

Snowbound
Deco Grey 1927
Snowbound
Sherwin-Williams
Snowbound
LRV 83

Snowbound is the lighter choice

Pewter Green
Deco Grey 1927
Pewter Green
Sherwin-Williams
Pewter Green
LRV 12

Deco Grey 1927 is the lighter choice

Skimming Stone
Deco Grey 1927
Skimming Stone
Farrow & Ball
Skimming Stone
LRV 68

Skimming Stone reads noticeably lighter

Dix Blue
Deco Grey 1927
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball
Dix Blue
LRV 41

Nearly identical in tone

Calamine
Deco Grey 1927
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Calamine
LRV 68

Calamine reads noticeably lighter

Treron
Deco Grey 1927
Treron
Farrow & Ball
Treron
LRV 25

Deco Grey 1927 reads noticeably lighter

Vintage Vogue
Deco Grey 1927
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Deco Grey 1927 is the lighter choice

Saybrook Sage
Deco Grey 1927
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore
Saybrook Sage
LRV 45

Nearly identical in tone

Pale Green
Deco Grey 1927
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Deco Grey 1927 reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
Deco Grey 1927
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Deco Grey 1927 is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Deco Grey 1927
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Deco Grey 1927 reads noticeably lighter

Guilford Green
Deco Grey 1927
Guilford Green
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
LRV 57

Guilford Green reads noticeably lighter