Atmosphere vs Water Lily
Where Atmosphere belongs to Dulux's range, Water Lily is a PPG color. These are both blues, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue to land. Atmosphere (LRV 83) reflects noticeably more light than Water Lily (LRV 73), a difference of 10 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. At ΔE 2.3, these are close — the kind of difference that matters when choosing between them, but doesn't read strongly in a finished 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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Atmosphere vs Water Lily Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Atmosphere on one side and Water Lily 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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