Green Wave vs Tidewater
Green Wave is a Benjamin Moore color while Tidewater comes from Sherwin-Williams. Hue-wise, Green Wave belongs to the blue-green family and Tidewater to the blue family. With LRVs of 65 and 65, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. The tonal difference — Green Wave's green character against Tidewater's cool — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. With a ΔE of 2.3, the difference is subtle — you'd need them side by side to reliably tell them apart. 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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Green Wave vs Tidewater Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Green Wave 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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