Candid Blue vs Piazza
Where Candid Blue belongs to Sherwin-Williams's range, Piazza is a Tikkurila color. Hue-wise, Candid Blue belongs to the blue family and Piazza to the beige-greige family. Piazza (LRV 65) reflects noticeably more light than Candid Blue (LRV 48), a difference of 17 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 35.0, 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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Candid Blue vs Piazza Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Candid Blue on one side and Piazza 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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