Tea with Florence vs Surfer
Tea with Florence is a Little Greene color while Surfer comes from Sherwin-Williams. These are both blues, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue to land. At LRV 29 vs 18, Surfer will read as the brighter of the two — a 11-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Tea with Florence's blue character against Surfer's cool — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 26.6, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. 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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Tea with Florence vs Surfer Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Tea with Florence on one side and Surfer 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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