Bora Bora Shore vs Holiday Turquoise
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Both sit in the blue family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Bora Bora Shore (LRV 56) reflects noticeably more light than Holiday Turquoise (LRV 49), a difference of 6 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean cool, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 6.2 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Bora Bora Shore vs Holiday Turquoise in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Bora Bora Shore and Holiday Turquoise are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Front Door
A front door is a focal point — small color differences read clearly at this concentrated scale. The brightness difference is modest but present — Bora Bora Shore gives the walls a little more lift.
Color Details
Bora Bora Shore vs Holiday Turquoise Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Bora Bora Shore on one side and Holiday Turquoise 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.