Proud Peacock vs Grand Canal
Where Proud Peacock belongs to Dulux's range, Grand Canal is a Sherwin-Williams color. Both sit in the blue family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Proud Peacock (LRV 21) reflects noticeably more light than Grand Canal (LRV 16), a difference of 5 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. The ΔE 6.3 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Proud Peacock vs Grand Canal in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Proud Peacock and Grand Canal 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
In a living room, color works across both daylight and evening light — the same wall can read very differently at noon and at 8pm. The brightness difference is modest but present — Proud Peacock gives the walls a little more lift.
Color Details
Proud Peacock vs Grand Canal Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Proud Peacock on one side and Grand Canal 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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