Drifting Tide vs Waterscape
Drifting Tide (Cloverdale Paint) and Waterscape (PPG) come from different manufacturers. Drifting Tide reads as blue, while Waterscape reads as blue-green — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 3-point LRV gap — 84 for Drifting Tide vs 81 for Waterscape — means Drifting Tide will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 1.2 puts them in subtle territory — distinguishable in direct comparison, less so from across a 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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Drifting Tide vs Waterscape Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Drifting Tide on one side and Waterscape 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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