Colonial Blue vs Tide
Colonial Blue (Benjamin Moore) and Tide (Tikkurila) come from different manufacturers. Colonial Blue reads as blue, while Tide reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 4-point LRV gap — 35 for Colonial Blue vs 31 for Tide — means Colonial Blue will open up a space more effectively. ΔE 8.2 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. 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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Colonial Blue vs Tide Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Colonial Blue on one side and Tide 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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