Stormy Seas vs Quartz Flint 1
Where Stormy Seas belongs to Cloverdale Paint's range, Quartz Flint 1 is a Dulux color. Hue-wise, Stormy Seas belongs to the blue-grey family and Quartz Flint 1 to the grey family. Quartz Flint 1 (LRV 31) reflects noticeably more light than Stormy Seas (LRV 26), a difference of 5 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 4.6 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Stormy Seas vs Quartz Flint 1 in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Stormy Seas and Quartz Flint 1 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.
Living Room
In a living room, color works across both daylight and evening light — the same wall can read very differently at noon and at 8pm. The brightness difference is modest but present — Quartz Flint 1 gives the walls a little more lift.
Color Details
Stormy Seas vs Quartz Flint 1 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Stormy Seas on one side and Quartz Flint 1 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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