North Sea vs Tide
Where North Sea belongs to Cloverdale Paint's range, Tide is a Tikkurila color. Hue-wise, North Sea belongs to the blue family and Tide to the blue-grey family. North Sea (LRV 34) reflects noticeably more light than Tide (LRV 31), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 7.1 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
North Sea vs Tide in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. North Sea and Tide are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Bedroom
The context that matters most in a bedroom is how a color reads under a bedside lamp at night, not under noon daylight. The distinction reads clearly at room scale, making the choice between them concrete.
Color Details
North Sea vs Tide Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see North Sea on one side and Tide 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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