N302 vs Brazen
Where N302 belongs to Tikkurila's range, Brazen is a Valspar color. N302 reads as beige-yellow, while Brazen reads as beige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. N302 (LRV 43) reflects noticeably more light than Brazen (LRV 19), a difference of 24 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 35.6, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. 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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N302 vs Brazen Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see N302 on one side and Brazen 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 N302 comparisons
See how N302 stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.
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At LRV 60 vs 43, Agreeable Gray is decisively the brighter choice.
Accessible Beige reflects far more light (LRV 58 vs 43), opening up a space where N302 encloses it.
N302 reflects far more light (LRV 43 vs 27), opening up a space where Denim Drift encloses it.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 43 vs 43), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Tranquil Dawn reads slightly lighter (LRV 55 vs 43), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
With LRVs of 44 and 43, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
At LRV 84 vs 43, Pure White is decisively the brighter choice.
Balboa Mist reflects far more light (LRV 66 vs 43), opening up a space where N302 encloses it.
Shoji White reflects far more light (LRV 74 vs 43), opening up a space where N302 encloses it.
N302 reflects far more light (LRV 43 vs 12), opening up a space where Pewter Green encloses it.
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Skimming Stone reflects far more light (LRV 68 vs 43), opening up a space where N302 encloses it.
N302 reflects far more light (LRV 43 vs 12), opening up a space where Vintage Vogue encloses it.
With LRVs of 45 and 43, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
At LRV 43 vs 31, N302 is decisively the brighter choice.