Venus Teal vs Sea Urchin 3
Where Venus Teal belongs to Behr's range, Sea Urchin 3 is a Dulux color. Both sit in the blue family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Sea Urchin 3 (LRV 40) reflects noticeably more light than Venus Teal (LRV 33), a difference of 7 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Venus Teal runs blue while Sea Urchin 3 is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 3.4 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. 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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Venus Teal vs Sea Urchin 3 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Venus Teal on one side and Sea Urchin 3 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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