Bora Bora Shore vs Rapture Blue
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. These are both blues, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue to land. Bora Bora Shore (LRV 56) reflects noticeably more light than Rapture Blue (LRV 47), a difference of 9 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 7.7 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Bora Bora Shore vs Rapture Blue in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Bora Bora Shore and Rapture Blue 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.
House
Seen across an entire facade, subtle tonal differences become pronounced. What reads as nearly the same on a chip often reads as clearly different at scale. Bora Bora Shore reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Rapture Blue.
Front Door
A front door is a focal point — small color differences read clearly at this concentrated scale. The LRV gap is large enough that Bora Bora Shore will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Rapture Blue would.
Color Details
Bora Bora Shore vs Rapture Blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Bora Bora Shore on one side and Rapture 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.