Sea Urchin 1 vs Smoky Emerald
Where Sea Urchin 1 belongs to Dulux's range, Smoky Emerald is a PPG color. Both sit in the blue family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Sea Urchin 1 (LRV 19) reflects noticeably more light than Smoky Emerald (LRV 14), a difference of 5 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 5.0 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. 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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Sea Urchin 1 vs Smoky Emerald Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Sea Urchin 1 on one side and Smoky Emerald 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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