Breton Blue vs Wild Water 2
Both from Dulux's palette. Both sit in the blue family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Wild Water 2 (LRV 18) reflects noticeably more light than Breton Blue (LRV 10), a difference of 8 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean cool, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 14.3, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Breton Blue vs Wild Water 2 in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Breton Blue and Wild Water 2 in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Bedroom
The context that matters most in a bedroom is how a color reads under a bedside lamp at night, not under noon daylight. Wild Water 2 reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Breton Blue.
Color Details
Breton Blue vs Wild Water 2 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Breton Blue on one side and Wild Water 2 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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