Laurel vs Bay Water
Laurel (Jotun) and Bay Water (Behr) come from different manufacturers. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 41 vs 40 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. Where Laurel leans warm, Bay Water reads yellow — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 2.2 puts them in subtle territory — distinguishable in direct comparison, less so from across a room.
Laurel vs Bay Water Color Comparison
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.
Color Details
More Laurel comparisons
See how Laurel stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

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Mizzle reads lighter
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Agreeable Gray reads lighter
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