Watery Sea vs S 0515-R80B
Where Watery Sea belongs to Cloverdale Paint's range, S 0515-R80B is a NCS color. These are both blues, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue to land. S 0515-R80B (LRV 71) reflects noticeably more light than Watery Sea (LRV 49), a difference of 22 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 19.5, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. 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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Watery Sea vs S 0515-R80B Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Watery Sea on one side and S 0515-R80B 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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