Drifting Tide vs Traffic White
Drifting Tide (Cloverdale Paint) and Traffic White (RAL Classic) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Drifting Tide belongs to the blue family and Traffic White to the white family. The 4-point LRV gap — 88 for Traffic White vs 84 for Drifting Tide — means Traffic White will open up a space more effectively. ΔE 5.2 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same 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 Traffic White Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Drifting Tide on one side and Traffic White 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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