Kauai vs Tropical Tide
Where Kauai belongs to Behr's range, Tropical Tide is a PPG color. These are both blue-greens, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue-green to land. Tropical Tide (LRV 48) reflects noticeably more light than Kauai (LRV 37), a difference of 11 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. At ΔE 1.2, these are close — the kind of difference that matters when choosing between them, but doesn't read strongly in a finished room. 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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Kauai vs Tropical Tide Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Kauai on one side and Tropical Tide 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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