Aquacade 226 vs Buoyant Blue
Aquacade 226 and Buoyant Blue come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Aquacade 226 reads as green, while Buoyant Blue reads as blue-green — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 4-point LRV gap — 84 for Aquacade 226 vs 80 for Buoyant Blue — means Aquacade 226 will open up a space more effectively. Both share a cool character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 2.5 puts them in subtle territory — distinguishable in direct comparison, less so from across a 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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Aquacade 226 vs Buoyant Blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Aquacade 226 on one side and Buoyant Blue 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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