Tikkurila Median vs. NCS S 3005-G20Y

We understand how important it is to remember the details. The colors, each with their own unique beauty and value, are truly special. It's important to note that the colors have different hues. Tikkurila X486 leans towards orange hues, while NCS S 3005-G20Y is green.
Tikkurila X486 and NCS S 3005-G20Y differ significantly in saturation. Tikkurila X486 is more saturated.
They differ in their values, Tikkurila X486 radiating a lighter essence compared to S 3005-G20Y.

Supported paint brands for comparison: Behr, Benjamin Moore, Farrow and Ball, Dulux, Jotun, Little Greene, NCS, Ral Classic, Ral Design, Ral Effect, Sherwin Williams, Valspar, Tikkurila

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Tikkurila Median vs. NCS S 3005-G20Y
Technical color comparison for Tikkurila Median and NCS S 3005-G20Y
Tikkurila MedianNCS S 3005-G20Y
Shared hue scale
12
Hue
37°orange103°green
Saturation
13%4%less saturated
Lightness?Simple 0–100% measure derived from the minimum and maximum sRGB channels. Use CIE L* for perceptual lightness.
80%66%darker
LRV?Light Reflectance Value measures the percentage of light reflected by a color, from 0 for absolute black to 100 for pure white.
62.01-
CIE L?Perceptual lightness. CIE Lab lightness ranges from 0 for black to 100 for diffuse white.
82.9569.78looks darker
Color difference ΔE*₀₀?CIE color difference. Smaller is closer: about 0–1 is imperceptible, 1–2 just noticeable, 2–5 a small difference, 5–10 clear, and more than 10 very different.
10.694
Temperature
WarmNeutral
Preview Median and S 3005-G20Y side by side in different rooms

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