Mole vs Baluster

Tikkurila
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Little Greene

Where Mole belongs to Tikkurila's range, Baluster is a Little Greene color. Baluster (LRV 23) reflects noticeably more light than Mole (LRV 20), a difference of 4 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 4.5 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice.

Mole vs Baluster Color Comparison

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.

ΔE 4.5Noticeable difference

Color Details

Mole
Tikkurila · L487
Hex#817971
LRV19.8
BrandTikkurila
NumberL487
Undertone
Temperature
Brightnessdark
View Mole
Baluster
Little Greene · 321
Hex#89847e
LRV23.3
BrandLittle Greene
Number321
UndertoneRed
Temperatureneutral
Brightnessdark
View Baluster

Mole vs Baluster in Real Spaces

Mole and Baluster 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 1 room type where both colors have photos.

Living Room

In a living room, color works across both daylight and evening light — the same wall can read very differently at noon and at 8pm. The brightness difference is modest but present — Baluster gives the walls a little more lift.

Baluster
Little Greene Baluster 321 living room

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