Tide vs Black grey
Where Tide belongs to Tikkurila's range, Black grey is a RAL Classic color. Tide (LRV 31) reflects noticeably more light than Black grey (LRV 6), a difference of 25 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 43.6, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question.
Tide vs Black grey 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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Tide vs Black grey in Real Spaces
Seeing Tide and Black grey in actual rooms makes the difference concrete. Browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall. Showing 1 room type where both colors have photos.
Kitchen Cabinets
Kitchen cabinets are constantly compared against adjacent materials, which means subtle differences between these two become much more visible. Tide reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Black grey.
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