Azure Tide vs N434
Where Azure Tide belongs to Sherwin-Williams's range, N434 is a Tikkurila color. Both sit in the blue family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Azure Tide (LRV 12) reflects noticeably more light than N434 (LRV 9), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 6.0 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. 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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Azure Tide vs N434 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Azure Tide on one side and N434 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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