Powder Blue vs Tide
Where Powder Blue belongs to Sherwin-Williams's range, Tide is a Tikkurila color. Hue-wise, Powder Blue belongs to the blue family and Tide to the blue-grey family. Powder Blue (LRV 35) reflects noticeably more light than Tide (LRV 31), a difference of 4 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. At ΔE 2.8, these are close — the kind of difference that matters when choosing between them, but doesn't read strongly in a finished 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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Powder Blue vs Tide Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Powder Blue on one side and Tide 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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