H496 vs Touch of Spring
Where H496 belongs to Tikkurila's range, Touch of Spring is a Valspar color. Hue-wise, H496 belongs to the blue-grey family and Touch of Spring to the green-grey family. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (67 vs 69), so they'll read as similarly Light in most lighting conditions. The ΔE 4.4 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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H496 vs Touch of Spring Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see H496 on one side and Touch of Spring 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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