Water blue vs Turquoise blue
Both from RAL Classic's palette. Turquoise blue (LRV 23) reflects noticeably more light than Water blue (LRV 16), a difference of 7 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 8.8 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice.
Water blue vs Turquoise blue 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.
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Water blue vs Turquoise blue in Real Spaces
Water blue and Turquoise blue are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone. These real-room photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions. Showing 1 room type where both colors have photos.
Kitchen Cabinets
Kitchen cabinets are constantly compared against adjacent materials, which means subtle differences between these two become much more visible. Turquoise blue reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.
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