River Valley vs Aqua-Sphere
River Valley (Dulux) and Aqua-Sphere (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, River Valley belongs to the blue family and Aqua-Sphere to the blue-grey family. The 3-point LRV gap — 44 for River Valley vs 41 for Aqua-Sphere — means River Valley will open up a space more effectively. Both share a cool character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 2.8 puts them in subtle territory — distinguishable in direct comparison, less so from across a 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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River Valley vs Aqua-Sphere Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see River Valley on one side and Aqua-Sphere 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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