Seacliff Heights vs Dover Surf
Where Seacliff Heights belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Dover Surf is a Valspar color. Seacliff Heights reads as blue-green, while Dover Surf reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Seacliff Heights (LRV 58) reflects noticeably more light than Dover Surf (LRV 53), a difference of 5 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 4.8 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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Seacliff Heights vs Dover Surf Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Seacliff Heights on one side and Dover Surf 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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