Tidal Wave vs Teal Zen
Where Tidal Wave belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Teal Zen is a Jotun color. Both sit in the blue family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Teal Zen (LRV 47) reflects noticeably more light than Tidal Wave (LRV 44), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Tidal Wave runs blue while Teal Zen is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 16.5, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. 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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Tidal Wave vs Teal Zen Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Tidal Wave on one side and Teal Zen 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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