Aquarius vs Tidal Wave paint color comparison

Aquarius vs Tidal Wave

AquariusBenjamin MoorevsTidal WaveBenjamin MooreΔE 3.6 — Noticeable difference

Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Both sit in the blue family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Aquarius (LRV 47) reflects noticeably more light than Tidal Wave (LRV 44), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean blue, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 3.6 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.

Color Details

Aquarius
Benjamin Moore · 788
LRV47.4
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number788
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium
Tidal Wave
Benjamin Moore · 2061-50
LRV44.0
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2061-50
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium

Aquarius vs Tidal Wave Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Aquarius on one side and Tidal Wave on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.