Topaz vs Classic Silver

Tikkurila
·
Behr

Topaz is a Tikkurila color while Classic Silver comes from Behr. At LRV 51 vs 48, Topaz will read as the brighter of the two — a 3-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 4.8, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space.

Topaz vs Classic Silver Color Comparison

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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 4.8Noticeable difference

Color Details

Topaz
Tikkurila · J493
Hex#B6C1BF
LRV51.2
BrandTikkurila
NumberJ493
Undertone
Temperature
Brightnessmedium
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Classic Silver
Behr · PPU18-11
Hex#b9b9b4
LRV48.2
BrandBehr
NumberPPU18-11
UndertoneYellow
Temperatureneutral
Brightnessmedium
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Topaz vs Classic Silver in Real Spaces

Topaz and Classic Silver 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

Living rooms test a color across a full range of conditions — morning sun, afternoon shade, and evening lamp light all shift how both of these read. At this scale, the choice between them becomes clear in a way that a swatch alone can't communicate.

Topaz
Tikkurila Topaz J493 living room

@designniinaahonen

Classic Silver
Behr PPU18-11 living room interior

@aguiemedrano

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