H356 vs V356
Both from Tikkurila's palette. These are both blues, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue to land. H356 (LRV 51) reflects noticeably more light than V356 (LRV 48), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 4.4 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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H356 vs V356 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see H356 on one side and V356 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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Agreeable Gray reads slightly lighter (LRV 60 vs 51), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
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A 4-point LRV gap (55 vs 51) makes Tranquil Dawn the marginally brighter of the two.
A 7-point LRV gap (51 vs 44) makes H356 the marginally brighter of the two.
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At LRV 51 vs 12, H356 is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 51 vs 12, H356 is decisively the brighter choice.
A 5-point LRV gap (51 vs 45) makes H356 the marginally brighter of the two.
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