Neptune Seas vs Balance
Neptune Seas is a Dulux color while Balance comes from Jotun. Hue-wise, Neptune Seas belongs to the blue-grey family and Balance to the green-grey family. With LRVs of 19 and 19, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. The tonal difference — Neptune Seas's cool character against Balance's neutral — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 4.7, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Neptune Seas vs Balance in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Neptune Seas and Balance 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
Living rooms test a color across a full range of conditions — morning sun, afternoon shade, and evening lamp light all shift how both of these read. Neptune Seas reads more restrained here, while Balance adds a sense of enclosure and warmth.
Dining Room
Dining room light is typically the warmest in the house, which shifts both colors toward the red end of the spectrum compared to daylight. Balance brings more warmth to the space, while Neptune Seas keeps things cooler and crisper.
Color Details
Neptune Seas vs Balance Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Neptune Seas on one side and Balance 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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