Tinsel vs Touch of Spring
Tinsel is a PPG color while Touch of Spring comes from Valspar. Hue-wise, Tinsel belongs to the blue-grey family and Touch of Spring to the green-grey family. With LRVs of 68 and 69, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. At ΔE 4.9, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. 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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Tinsel vs Touch of Spring Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Tinsel on one side and Touch of Spring 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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At LRV 68 vs 8, Tinsel is decisively the brighter choice.
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