Ocean Abyss vs Adriatic Sea
Ocean Abyss is a Behr color while Adriatic Sea comes from Sherwin-Williams. These are both blues, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue to land. With LRVs of 7 and 9, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. The tonal difference — Ocean Abyss's blue character against Adriatic Sea's cool — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 18.1, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. 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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Ocean Abyss vs Adriatic Sea Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Ocean Abyss on one side and Adriatic Sea 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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