Buoyant Blue vs Spa
Where Buoyant Blue belongs to Sherwin-Williams's range, Spa is a Tikkurila color. Buoyant Blue reads as blue-green, while Spa reads as green — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Buoyant Blue (LRV 80) reflects noticeably more light than Spa (LRV 74), a difference of 6 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 3.2 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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Buoyant Blue vs Spa Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Buoyant Blue on one side and Spa 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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