Tropical Splash vs Dover Surf
Tropical Splash is a PPG color while Dover Surf comes from Valspar. Both sit in the blue family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. With LRVs of 52 and 53, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. At ΔE 21.4, 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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Tropical Splash vs Dover Surf Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Tropical Splash on one side and Dover Surf 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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