Buoyant Blue vs Holiday Turquoise
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Buoyant Blue reads as blue-green, while Holiday Turquoise reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Buoyant Blue (LRV 80) reflects noticeably more light than Holiday Turquoise (LRV 49), a difference of 30 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. With a ΔE of 21.2, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. 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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Buoyant Blue vs Holiday Turquoise Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Buoyant Blue 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.
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