Caribbean Crush vs Mediterranean Dusk
Caribbean Crush (PPG) and Mediterranean Dusk (Valspar) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Caribbean Crush belongs to the blue family and Mediterranean Dusk to the green-grey family. The 5-point LRV gap — 51 for Caribbean Crush vs 46 for Mediterranean Dusk — means Caribbean Crush will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 15.5 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. 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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Caribbean Crush vs Mediterranean Dusk Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Caribbean Crush on one side and Mediterranean Dusk 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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