Water blue vs Maxi Teal
Where Water blue belongs to RAL Classic's range, Maxi Teal is a Sherwin-Williams color. These are both blues, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue to land. Water blue (LRV 16) reflects noticeably more light than Maxi Teal (LRV 13), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. At ΔE 1.4, these are close — the kind of difference that matters when choosing between them, but doesn't read strongly in a finished room. 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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Water blue vs Maxi Teal Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Water blue on one side and Maxi Teal 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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