J438 vs Driftwood Blues
Where J438 belongs to Tikkurila's range, Driftwood Blues is a Valspar color. Hue-wise, J438 belongs to the blue family and Driftwood Blues to the blue-grey family. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (45 vs 46), so they'll read as similarly Medium in most lighting conditions. At ΔE 2.9, these are close — the kind of difference that matters when choosing between them, but doesn't read strongly in a finished 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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J438 vs Driftwood Blues Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see J438 on one side and Driftwood Blues 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.
More J438 comparisons
See how J438 stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.
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With LRVs of 45 and 44, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
At LRV 84 vs 45, Pure White is decisively the brighter choice.
Balboa Mist reflects far more light (LRV 66 vs 45), opening up a space where J438 encloses it.
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With LRVs of 45 and 45, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
At LRV 45 vs 31, J438 is decisively the brighter choice.