Oarsman Blue vs Piazza
Where Oarsman Blue belongs to Behr's range, Piazza is a Tikkurila color. Hue-wise, Oarsman Blue belongs to the blue family and Piazza to the beige-greige family. Piazza (LRV 65) reflects noticeably more light than Oarsman Blue (LRV 22), a difference of 43 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 34.1, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. 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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Oarsman Blue vs Piazza Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Oarsman Blue on one side and Piazza 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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