Caribbean Blue Water vs Teal Tension
Where Caribbean Blue Water belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Teal Tension is a Dulux color. These are both blues, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue to land. Caribbean Blue Water (LRV 18) reflects noticeably more light than Teal Tension (LRV 12), a difference of 6 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Caribbean Blue Water runs blue while Teal Tension is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 8.7 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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Caribbean Blue Water vs Teal Tension Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Caribbean Blue Water on one side and Teal Tension 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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