Tawny Owl vs Sea Grove
Where Tawny Owl belongs to Dulux's range, Sea Grove is a Valspar color. Hue-wise, Tawny Owl belongs to the greige-grey family and Sea Grove to the grey family. Sea Grove (LRV 15) reflects noticeably more light than Tawny Owl (LRV 10), a difference of 5 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 9.9 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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Tawny Owl vs Sea Grove Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Tawny Owl on one side and Sea Grove 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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