Blue Dolphin vs G489
Blue Dolphin is a PPG color while G489 comes from Tikkurila. Hue-wise, Blue Dolphin belongs to the blue family and G489 to the blue-grey family. At LRV 59 vs 55, G489 will read as the brighter of the two — a 4-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. With a ΔE of 3.0, the difference is subtle — you'd need them side by side to reliably tell them apart. 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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Blue Dolphin vs G489 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Blue Dolphin on one side and G489 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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