Buoyant Blue vs Waterfall
Buoyant Blue and Waterfall come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Both sit in the blue-green family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. The 9-point LRV gap — 80 for Buoyant Blue vs 71 for Waterfall — means Buoyant Blue 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. ΔE 7.2 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same 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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Buoyant Blue vs Waterfall Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Buoyant Blue on one side and Waterfall 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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