Stratford Blue vs Wild Water 2
Stratford Blue (Benjamin Moore) and Wild Water 2 (Dulux) come from different manufacturers. These are both blues, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue to land. The 7-point LRV gap — 25 for Stratford Blue vs 18 for Wild Water 2 — means Stratford Blue will open up a space more effectively. Both share a cool character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. ΔE 9.8 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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Stratford Blue vs Wild Water 2 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Stratford Blue on one side and Wild Water 2 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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