Teardrop Blue vs Dover Surf
Where Teardrop Blue belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Dover Surf is a Valspar color. Both sit in the blue family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Teardrop Blue (LRV 66) reflects noticeably more light than Dover Surf (LRV 53), a difference of 13 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 8.7 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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Teardrop Blue vs Dover Surf Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Teardrop Blue 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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