Median vs Purbeck Stone
Median (Tikkurila) and Purbeck Stone (Farrow & Ball) come from different manufacturers. The 10-point LRV gap — 62 for Median vs 52 for Purbeck Stone — means Median will open up a space more effectively. ΔE 5.9 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room.
Median vs Purbeck Stone Color Comparison
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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Median vs Purbeck Stone in Real Spaces
Median and Purbeck Stone are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone. These real-room photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions. Showing 4 room types where both colors have photos.
Living Room
A living room wall sees more varied light than almost any other surface in the house, which makes the choice between these two more nuanced than a chip suggests. Median reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Purbeck Stone.
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Bedroom
Bedrooms are typically lit with warmer, lower light than the rest of the house — a condition that flatters warm tones and deepens cool ones. Median returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.
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Kitchen
Kitchens often have the harshest, most revealing light in the house — under-cabinet LEDs and overhead fixtures that strip away subtlety. Median returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.
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Bathroom
Small bathrooms intensify color. A shade that seems quiet in a larger room can feel immersive when you're surrounded by it on four walls. Median returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.
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