Ocean Abyss vs Swimming
Where Ocean Abyss belongs to Behr's range, Swimming is a Sherwin-Williams color. These are both blues, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue to land. Swimming (LRV 73) reflects noticeably more light than Ocean Abyss (LRV 7), a difference of 66 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Ocean Abyss runs blue while Swimming is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 54.9, 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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Ocean Abyss vs Swimming Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Ocean Abyss on one side and Swimming 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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