Surf Blue vs Cote D'Azur
Where Surf Blue belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Cote D'Azur is a Sherwin-Williams color. These are both blues, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue to land. Surf Blue (LRV 18) reflects noticeably more light than Cote D'Azur (LRV 15), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Surf Blue runs blue while Cote D'Azur is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. At ΔE 2.0, these are close — the kind of difference that matters when choosing between them, but doesn't read strongly in a finished 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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Surf Blue vs Cote D'Azur Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Surf Blue on one side and Cote D'Azur 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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