V438 vs Made in the Shade
Where V438 belongs to Tikkurila's range, Made in the Shade is a Valspar color. Hue-wise, V438 belongs to the blue-grey family and Made in the Shade to the grey family. V438 (LRV 37) reflects noticeably more light than Made in the Shade (LRV 33), a difference of 4 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 5.7 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. 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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V438 vs Made in the Shade Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see V438 on one side and Made in the Shade 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.
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