Stratus vs Y486
Stratus is a Cloverdale Paint color while Y486 comes from Tikkurila. Stratus reads as greige-grey, while Y486 reads as greige-white — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. With LRVs of 75 and 76, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. With a ΔE of 1.2, the difference is subtle — you'd need them side by side to reliably tell them apart. 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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Stratus vs Y486 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Stratus on one side and Y486 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 Stratus comparisons
See how Stratus stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.
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At LRV 75 vs 60, Stratus is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 75 vs 43, Stratus is decisively the brighter choice.
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A 9-point LRV gap (84 vs 75) makes Pure White the marginally brighter of the two.
Stratus reads slightly lighter (LRV 75 vs 66), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
With LRVs of 75 and 74, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
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At LRV 75 vs 31, Stratus is decisively the brighter choice.