Nephrite vs Baluster
Where Nephrite belongs to Tikkurila's range, Baluster is a Little Greene color. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (24 vs 23), so they'll read as similarly dark in most lighting conditions. The ΔE 6.5 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice.
Nephrite vs Baluster 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.
Color Details
Nephrite vs Baluster in Real Spaces
Nephrite 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. Side by side like this, the difference is easy to read — which is exactly why seeing them in a real space is more useful than comparing chips.
More Nephrite comparisons
See how Nephrite stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

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