Annapolis Green vs Tidewater
Annapolis Green is a Benjamin Moore color while Tidewater comes from Sherwin-Williams. Hue-wise, Annapolis Green belongs to the blue-green family and Tidewater to the blue family. At LRV 65 vs 61, Tidewater will read as the brighter of the two — a 4-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Annapolis Green's green character against Tidewater's cool — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. With a ΔE of 1.9, the difference is subtle — you'd need them side by side to reliably tell them apart. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Annapolis Green vs Tidewater in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Annapolis Green and Tidewater are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Bedroom
Bedroom walls are often seen under warm artificial light, a context that shifts both colors from how they look on a chip. The brightness difference is modest but present — Tidewater gives the walls a little more lift.
Bathroom
Bathrooms amplify color — the enclosed space and reflective surfaces make what reads subtle elsewhere feel more present here. The brightness difference is modest but present — Tidewater gives the walls a little more lift.
Color Details
Annapolis Green vs Tidewater Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Annapolis Green on one side and Tidewater 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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