Festoon Aqua vs Wave
Where Festoon Aqua belongs to Sherwin-Williams's range, Wave is a Tikkurila color. These are both blues, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue to land. Wave (LRV 49) reflects noticeably more light than Festoon Aqua (LRV 46), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 3.1 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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Festoon Aqua vs Wave Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Festoon Aqua on one side and Wave 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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