Dark Teal vs Black Spruce
Where Dark Teal belongs to Jotun's range, Black Spruce is a PPG color. Dark Teal reads as blue-grey, while Black Spruce reads as green — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Dark Teal (LRV 11) reflects noticeably more light than Black Spruce (LRV 7), a difference of 4 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 12.5, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. 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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Dark Teal vs Black Spruce Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Dark Teal on one side and Black Spruce 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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