Dolphin Dream vs Surf
Where Dolphin Dream belongs to Cloverdale Paint's range, Surf is a Tikkurila color. Dolphin Dream reads as grey, while Surf reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Surf (LRV 20) reflects noticeably more light than Dolphin Dream (LRV 17), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. At ΔE 2.7, 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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Dolphin Dream vs Surf Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Dolphin Dream on one side and 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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