Half Sea Fog vs Polaris Blue
Both from Behr's palette. These are both blue-greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue-grey to land. Half Sea Fog (LRV 46) reflects noticeably more light than Polaris Blue (LRV 23), a difference of 23 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean blue, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 18.8, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Half Sea Fog vs Polaris Blue in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Half Sea Fog and Polaris Blue in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Bathroom
Bathrooms are one of the few spaces where you're genuinely enclosed by the paint color, which makes the choice between these two more consequential. Half Sea Fog reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Polaris Blue.
Color Details
Half Sea Fog vs Polaris Blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Half Sea Fog on one side and Polaris Blue 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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