Maritime Teal vs River Valley
Both from Dulux's palette. Both sit in the blue family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. River Valley (LRV 44) reflects noticeably more light than Maritime Teal (LRV 26), a difference of 18 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 15.3, 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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Maritime Teal vs River Valley Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Maritime Teal on one side and River Valley 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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