Babbling Creek vs Blue Thistle
Where Babbling Creek belongs to Cloverdale Paint's range, Blue Thistle is a PPG color. These are both blues, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue to land. Blue Thistle (LRV 52) reflects noticeably more light than Babbling Creek (LRV 49), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. At ΔE 1.9, 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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Babbling Creek vs Blue Thistle Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Babbling Creek on one side and Blue Thistle 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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