Barely Aqua vs Touch of Spring
Barely Aqua (Cloverdale Paint) and Touch of Spring (Valspar) come from different manufacturers. Barely Aqua reads as blue, while Touch of Spring reads as green-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 6-point LRV gap — 75 for Barely Aqua vs 69 for Touch of Spring — means Barely Aqua will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 10.9 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. 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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Barely Aqua vs Touch of Spring Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Barely Aqua on one side and Touch of Spring 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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